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.SIGNATURE OF NOTARY, exactly as name appears on commissioning paper and in seal. PRINTED NAME OF NOTARY, exactly as name appears on. How to fill out the Massachusetts All-Purpose Acknowledgment Form? 1. Identify the county where notarization will occur. 2. On this ______ day of ______, 20____, I certify that the (preceding) (following). This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. This 5-step guide will teach you how to notarize a document that requires an acknowledgement (the most common notarial act).