Learn what an acknowledgement receipt is and how to create one for your business (with a template and two examples). An acknowledgment receipt is a written document that confirms the receipt of goods, services, payments, or documents.Example: An employee who begins work on the 3rd of the month will not accrue leave until the following pay period. To allow individuals to acknowledge they received a notice of an administrative disqualification hearing. I understand that I am expected to read the entire handbook. We regularly send acknowledgment emails to confirm receipt of something. Every man who is registered with the Selective Service System will receive a registration acknowledgement letter with a registration card in the mail. The IRS does not require you to list the value of the gift.