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.On this ______day of ______, in the year 20____, before me,. If the signer has previously signed the document, use Acknowledgment language. Acknowledgments and jurats are different notarizations with different purposes, each requires its own certificate wording. Thank you again for your investment in the University of Utah and students like me. First, thank the sender for their message and let them know that you have received it. Next, confirm any details that they may have mentioned.