Which of the following is a requirement for a notarial acknowledgment?

A notarial acknowledgment requires that the signer be present and properly identified. This is a crucial element because the notary's role is to verify the identity of the individual signing the document, ensuring that the signature is authentic and the individual is acting voluntarily. The presence of the signer during the acknowledgment serves to confirm that they are indeed the person named in the document and are signing it as their own free will.

Other components, such as the nature of the document or whether a fee is required, do not affect the basic necessity of having the signer present for the notarial process. In fact, documents do not need to be filed with a court as part of an acknowledgment, nor does the notary always collect a fee. The requirement is specific to the act of verification of the signer's identity and their willingness to sign the document in front of the notary.