Tell the court that the other party received a summons or other legal papers in a civil case that were delivered to (served on) that party. This form is used for acknowledging receipt of legal documents in California civil cases.Acknowledgment of receipt for a document. Use this template when acknowledging the receipt of a specific document. Use our free template to acknowledge the receipt of emails, calls, or letters. If you answer "YES", please fill out information below for that household member(s). You can acknowledge receipt of the message and then set out the steps for a more considered reply. More information means fewer questions! Please note that the execution and return of an acknowledgment of receipt simply acknowledges receipt of the documents.