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.Learn what an acknowledgement receipt is and how to create one for your business (with a template and two examples). The signer instead makes a mark (such as an "X") or other symbols on the document. (Personalized Seal). (Seal). Given under my hand and seal of office this _____ day of ______, 20____. (Notary's Signature). A form for the employee to sign acknowledging receipt of the policies. Following are samples of these provisions. If you are the governmental entity or state agency that received the signed contract and wish to acknowledge it, you are a filer type CERT-GOV.