On this ______ day of ______, 20____, I certify that the (preceding) (following). SIGNATURE OF NOTARY, exactly as name appears on commissioning paper and in seal.PRINTED NAME OF NOTARY, exactly as name appears on. Thank you also for the words of wisdom to perform this task properly. Sample Acknowledgement for Portfolio. I would like to express my sincere gratitude for the opportunity to present my academic portfolio. This file contains the Massachusetts All-Purpose Acknowledgment template, which is used for public notary acknowledgment. The document acknowledges those who helped the author complete their student teaching portfolio. It thanks the Grade 2 class for participating in lessons. An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries.