The certificate of acknowledgment (PDF) must be in the form set forth in California Civil Code section 1189. In today's video I'm going to show you how to complete a California Acknowledgement and a California Giraffe.Certificate of Acknowledgment. Complete Items 1 to 3 on the front of this application, then take this form to a notary public. Below you will find information about the services we offer and addresses to our Oakland and Tri-Valley office locations. Welcome to the City of Alameda Permit Center. The Permit Center is the central location for obtaining Building, Fire, Planning, and Special Events permits. An eFiling guide to Initiate a New Case in the Alameda, California Superior Civil Courts and electronically serve your documents. Provide these Instructions (two pages) and the Buyout. Program Guide Receipt and Acknowledgment Form.