After the Affidavit of Service is done, it must be filed with the Court. To do this you need to file a form called an "Affidavit of Voluntary Administration," also known as the "small estate affidavit.The Affidavit must be completed in its entirety, signed, and notarized. Please do not sign until you are in the presence of the Notary Public. Official Website of the Borough of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Costs to record, or "file" documents such as the complaint, vary from the type of document, or pleading, to the county in which you begin your case. Below are common forms for cases filed in the Municipal Court Civil Division. However, if the parties choose to file independent of an attorney, the pro se filer(s) may present their documents in paper format. Please read ALL the instructions before filling out the application. Name of person completing this document: ,.