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.In the space provided, include the county where the acknowledgment is taking place. Make sure to use the correct name of the county. 1. Step 1: Enter your personal information. Exempt business entities must sign this letter and return a notarized copy for record keeping purposes. County of Execution: Enter the name of the county where the document is being acknowledged. The undersigned buyer or transferee of the property located at.