Which of the following must be included on a completed acknowledgment form?

• A. The signer's date of birth
• B. The notary's signature and commission expiration date
• C. The signer's Social Security number
• D. The signer's home address

Answer: (B)

An acknowledgment form must show that the notary performed the act while authorized. The key requirement is the notary’s signature along with the commission expiration date. The notary’s signature certifies that the act was completed and witnessed by a valid notary, while the expiration date proves the notary was currently commissioned at the time of notarization. The signer’s date of birth, Social Security number, and home address aren’t required components of the acknowledgment certificate and aren’t needed to validate the notarization. In short, the notary’s signature and the commission expiration date are the essential elements to confirm the notary’s authority and the validity of the acknowledgment.