I am the Respondent in this case. The person who serves the papers on the Defendant must fill out the "Affidavit of Service" and return it to the Plaintiff signed and notarized.Review and acknowledge the disclosures below. You must review all disclosures before proceeding to the application. Operational Hours AM - PM Mon. Does a beneficiary need to sign an acknowledgement to receive an estate distribution in Fulton County (Atlanta), Georgia? An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment. If there is no signature, watch the signer sign the document. 4. Record the notarization.