Loxley, AL · Baldwin County
Notary Public Acknowledgment Certificate
This one-page certificate records a notary’s acknowledgment that a person signed an instrument voluntarily, for use by someone needing notarized proof of that acknowledgment.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The certificate documents that the person whose name appears on an instrument acknowledged signing it voluntarily after being informed of its contents. It includes spaces for the state and county, the acknowledgment date, the notary’s signature and seal, and the notary’s commission expiration. The form text does not specify which instruments require this certificate or when Loxley requires it, so ask the requesting office or recipient whether it is appropriate.
Who needs it
A person asked to provide notarized proof that they voluntarily acknowledged signing an instrument may need this certificate completed by a notary.
Why it needs a notary
The form carries an acknowledgment block; the person whose name is signed to the instrument acknowledges before the notary that they signed voluntarily.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Notary Public Acknowledgment Certificate.
- 2
Prepare The Details
Have the state and county information ready and identify the instrument and signer.
- 3
Book An Online Notary
Arrange an appointment with a commissioned online notary.
- 4
Acknowledge On Video
The signer acknowledges before the notary that they signed the instrument voluntarily.
- 5
Submit The Certificate
Return the completed certificate to the person or office that requested it.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Loxley. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I complete this acknowledgment certificate?
- Enter the state and county, then have the person named on the instrument acknowledge signing voluntarily before the notary. The notary completes the date, signature, seal, and commission-expiration fields.
- Do I need to sign in front of a notary?
- The certificate calls for the signer to acknowledge before the notary that they signed the instrument voluntarily. Ask the requesting office or recipient whether this certificate is required.
- Can I use a commissioned online notary?
- Alabama’s remote-notarization authorization applies to its own notaries when they are physically in Alabama. Under Ala. Code §35-4-26, an out-of-state acknowledgment may have the same effect if it follows the law where taken and bears the officer’s official seal.
- Where do I submit the completed certificate?
- The form does not identify a submission office or filing process. Check with the person or office requesting the certificate; confirm with the city or town if unsure.