By signing this document, I acknowledge receipt of the filed document and waive the requirement that I receive notice of this hearing. A notary public or other officer completing this certificate.This article and video will show Notaries to fill out each part of a notarial certificate, and common mistakes to avoid. For an acknowledgment, the signer does not have to sign the document in the Notary's presence. We're going to show California notaries how to fill out a California acknowledgment and a California jewelry form. Applicant acknowledges that this is an initial deposit and additional funds may be needed to complete their case. The acknowledgment form is set forth in Civil Code section 1189.