acknowledgment form •Notary must initial all corrections made in acknowledgment form •Signer must initial corrections made in the text of document Source: Essential Notary Standards and Principles in the Recording Process, Property Records Industry Jo

The California Notary Handbook says that only the jurat must have exact wording, while a notary public may complete a certificate of acknowledgment required in another state or jurisdiction of the United States on documents to be filed in that other state

Seal the notary certificate. Once you've completed the above steps, complete the notarization with your seal and signature. Following these practices will help keep you organized and efficient when completing an acknowledge, leaving less room for simp