Becoming a Process Server in Iowa

What Is A Process Server?

Process servers deliver legal documents to parties that are involved in legal proceedings. These documents can range from: subpoenas; foreclosure documents; child support documents; wage attachments; bank levies; complaints; small claims cases; evictions notices; and other doducments. Process servers are required to follow federal and state laws.

How to Become a Iowa Process Server

Iowa process servers are not required to be licensed.

A copy of the original notice may be served by any person who is neither a party to, nor the attorney for, a party to the action.

This party, party’s agent or attorney may take an acknowledgment of service and deliver a copy of the original notice or may mail a copy of the original notice when mailing is required or permitted by any applicable rule or statute.

Getting Started

Once you’re a professional process server, it’s time to connect with other professional process servers and continue your education.

NAPPS provides membership to its national association which provides exclusive membership benefits, including opportunities to further your education, grow your network and get listed on a national database of professional process servers. To learn more about NAPPS benefits, click here.

NOTE: Iowa requirements for process serving may change. Stay up-to-date on Iowa process serving requirements by contacting your county clerk.

If you have questions or would like to learn more about process serving, contact us.

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