Do I need a notary for the Beneficiary Notice Form?

No. This form is signed without a notary. If a beneficiary cannot be found, the form instructs you to attach an Affidavit of Diligent Search describing your efforts.

How do I submit the Beneficiary Notice Form?

File it with the Probate Court within 60 days of your appointment. The form states that filing fees are $15.00, plus $2.00 per page.

What attachments does the form require?

Attach a signed waiver or the notice mailed to each beneficiary, and a certified-mail return receipt if notice was mailed. If a beneficiary cannot be found, attach an Affidavit of Diligent Search.

What information does the form ask for?

It asks for the estate name and number, each beneficiary’s name, service date and method, and personal representative information. The notice section also requests a beneficiary’s name and address.

Hall County, GA · Hall County

No notary required

Beneficiary Notice Form

Hall County estate personal representatives use this form to report how beneficiaries named in a will were served and provide notice of their appointment.

At a glance

Issued by: City of Hall County · Hall County, Hall County, Georgia
Notarization: Not required: file this form without a notary.
Official source: hallcounty.org
Blank form: Download the PDF
Catalogued: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

The form records each will beneficiary, service date, and service method, and includes a notice section for beneficiary contact details and the personal representative’s information. The personal representative files it with the Probate Court within 60 days of appointment, with the stated filing fees. It also instructs filers to attach service documentation and, when needed, an affidavit describing diligent-search efforts.

Who needs it

The personal representative of an estate uses this form to report service to beneficiaries named in the will and provide them notice of the appointment.

How to submit it

File the form with the Probate Court within 60 days of your appointment. The document states filing fees of $15.00, plus $2.00 per page.

About notarization

This form is signed without a notary; if a beneficiary cannot be found, attach an Affidavit of Diligent Search describing your efforts.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the Beneficiary Notice Form PDF.
2
Complete the Form
List each will beneficiary, service date, and method, then fill in the estate and personal representative information.
3
Gather Attachments
Attach each signed waiver or mailed notice, any certified-mail return receipt, and an Affidavit of Diligent Search when needed.
4
File With the Court
File the completed form with the Probate Court within 60 days of your appointment and include the stated filing fees.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Beneficiary Notice Form?: No. This form is signed without a notary. If a beneficiary cannot be found, the form instructs you to attach an Affidavit of Diligent Search describing your efforts.
How do I submit the Beneficiary Notice Form?: File it with the Probate Court within 60 days of your appointment. The form states that filing fees are $15.00, plus $2.00 per page.
What attachments does the form require?: Attach a signed waiver or the notice mailed to each beneficiary, and a certified-mail return receipt if notice was mailed. If a beneficiary cannot be found, attach an Affidavit of Diligent Search.
What information does the form ask for?: It asks for the estate name and number, each beneficiary’s name, service date and method, and personal representative information. The notice section also requests a beneficiary’s name and address.

Need something notarized?

This Beneficiary Notice Form doesn’t need a notary, but if you have another Hall County form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.