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The Acknowledgment Certificate is a crucial legal instrument in South African law, designed to provide formal verification and authentication of declarations or statements. This document type is commonly required in various situations where official certification of facts, documents, or statements is necessary, such as in business transactions, legal proceedings, or regulatory compliance. The certificate must be executed before a Commissioner of Oaths, as mandated by South African legislation, particularly the Justice of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act. It serves as evidence that the deponent has personally appeared before the Commissioner, understood the contents of their declaration, and acknowledged them as true. The document is widely used across different sectors and can be particularly important in international contexts where formal verification of South African documents is required.

1. Certificate Header: Contains the title 'ACKNOWLEDGMENT CERTIFICATE' and reference number if applicable

2. Commissioner Details: Full name, designation and business address of the Commissioner of Oaths

3. Deponent Details: Full name, identity number and address of the person making the acknowledgment

4. Declaration Content: The specific matter or fact being acknowledged, stated clearly and unambiguously

5. Verification Statement: Standard statement confirming that the deponent understands and acknowledges the content

6. Signature Block: Space for signatures of both the deponent and the Commissioner of Oaths, including date and place of signing

7. Commissioner Certification: Official certification by the Commissioner including stamps and seals as required by law