Iowa R. Elec. P. 16.314

16.314(1) Form of original notice. When a party electronically files a new case, the party must

submit an original notice as a separate document type along with the petition in the form the Iowa

Rules of Civil Procedure require. In addition, the original notice—except in small claims actions

—must:

a. State that the case has been filed electronically.

b. Direct the other party to this chapter of the Iowa Court Rules for general rules and

information on electronic filing.

c. Refer the other party to division VI of this chapter of the Iowa Court Rules regarding the

protection of personal or confidential information in court filings.

16.314(2) Clerks of court affixing seal to original notice. After a petition is filed, the clerk of

court will electronically affix the clerk’s seal to the original notice and electronically return a

sealed and signed original notice to the registered filer.

16.314(3) Service of original notices. Original notices must be served upon the party against

whom an action is brought in accordance with the Iowa Code and the Iowa Rules of Civil

Procedure.

COMMENT:

Rule 16.314(3). Electronic service cannot be used to serve an original notice or any other document that is used to confer

personal jurisdiction.

16.314(4) Return of service. After the original notice is served, the filer must scan and

electronically file the return of service. The return of service must contain a listing identifying the

documents served.