An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment.The court has placed the most commonly used forms on line as a resource. Please be advised that the forms detailed below are intended to be a guide. Pistol License Applicant's Declaration Form: complete form. In standard American English, "acknowledgments" is spelled without the additional "e. " This is largely true in Canada as well. These are the official forms for use in Surrogate's Court proceedings. Certified copies of an Acknowledgment of Parentage are free of charge.