Division III: Commencement of Actions
Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure – 2026
Rule 1.301
Commencement of actions; tolling; cover sheet
Rule 1.302
Original notice; form, issuance and service
Rule 1.303
Time for motion or answer to petition
Rule 1.304
Response of garnishee
Rule 1.305
Personal service
Rule 1.306
Alternate method of service
Rule 1.307
Member of general assembly
Rule 1.308
Returns of service
Rule 1.309
Amendment of process or proof of service
Rule 1.310
Service by publication; what cases
Rule 1.311
Known defendants
Rule 1.312
Unknown defendants, respondents, or other parties
Rule 1.313
How published
Rule 1.314
Proof of publication
Rule 1.315
Actual service