The person acknowledging the record must personally appear before the notary. Sample Notary Statements are available for the following forms: Acknowledgements; Oaths; Depositions; Affidavits; Certificates. Acknowledgements.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. Acknowledgment – I would confirm your understanding and willingness to sign the document. I would also need to confirm your signature. Download the notary acknowledgment form in PDF or Word, and fill in the county, date, and name of the person being acknowledged.