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Rule 17.200 —Form 204 outlines the process for serving an Original Notice for Personal Service in divorce cases in Iowa. It specifies that the Petitioner must serve the Petition within 90 days, and the Respondent must file an Answer or Motion within 20 days of receiving the notice to avoid a default judgment. The document provides instructions for both parties, including resources for self-representation and electronic filing requirements.

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Are Iowa divorce records public?

Since divorce records are declared public in Iowa, it is not very common to have it sealed. A sealed divorce record restricts public access to such a record. The court can seal all or certain parts of the divorce record depending on what it deems necessary.

How much does it cost to serve someone in Iowa?

NOTICES One person$ 30.00 Each additional person $ 30.00 Additional person in same household $ 20.00

How to serve someone divorce papers in Iowa?

The sheriffs office or a licensed process server gives the papers to the other party. You cannot personally serve these papers. The Court wants someone not involved in the case serving the papers.

How to serve divorce papers in Iowa?

Iowa allows you to hire a sheriffs deputy or a private process server to get the job done. A sheriffs deputy is often less expensive, but will usually only attempts to serve the papers once.

What is the best way to serve divorce papers?

When your spouse refuses to accept divorce papers in California, you have three legal options: personal service with documentation, substituted service to another adult, or publication in a local newspaper.