Professional service of process throughout Iowa — from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to every county in the state. Routine, rush, and same-day assignments for attorneys, businesses, agencies, and individuals.
Straightforward pricing, confirmed before we dispatch.
Our vetted local servers cover every Iowa county, including the state's largest cities and its most rural communities.
Plus every other Iowa county — if the address is in Iowa, we serve it.
Lawson Legal Services manages your Iowa assignment from intake to proof. You submit one form; we confirm pricing, dispatch a vetted local server in the correct jurisdiction, send written status updates at each attempt, and return a signed — and where required, notarized — proof of service ready for filing.
Service of process in Iowa is governed by the Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure and, for cases filed in federal court, Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Depending on the county and case type, Iowa may require service by a sheriff or constable, a licensed or certified private process server, or another court-authorized adult who is not a party to the case. We assign the appropriate server for your matter.
Substituted service — leaving papers with a suitable person at the defendant's home or usual place of business — is permitted in many Iowa case types, typically after documented diligent attempts at personal delivery. If a defendant cannot be located, our skip tracing team researches lawful address leads first, and we can provide an affidavit of due diligence to support a motion for alternative service.
Rush service is available statewide for $225, and same-day service is available in many Iowa jurisdictions. Call (800) 594-4730 with the service address, deadline, and documents so availability can be confirmed immediately.
Complete the request form and attach documents from your computer or mobile device.