Learn what an acknowledgement receipt is and how to create one for your business (with a template and two examples). I'm going to take a minute here and we're going to cover how to properly do an all-purpose acknowledgement for the state of California.All employees receiving this handbook are required to sign an acknowledgement of receipt. A form for the employee to sign acknowledging receipt of the policies. Following are samples of these provisions. You have two options for filling out your application. Step 2: Complete the form following the instructions provided within the form. Step 3: Sign the form: • Click on the signature line.