Iowa Electronic Court Forms
All Forms Available Through EDMS
Most Common Forms
- Small Claims Original Notice & Petition
- Civil Case Petition at Law
- Answer to Petition
- Application for Default Judgment
Form Features
- Fillable PDF format
- Auto-validation for errors
- Same forms work statewide
- Guided completion available
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Iowa Court Forms by Category
- Original Notice and Petition (Form 3.1)
- Small Claims Affidavit of Service
- Application for Default Judgment
- Motion to Set Aside Default
- Satisfaction of Judgment
- Request for Telephone Hearing
- Petition at Law
- Answer to Petition
- Motion to Dismiss
- Discovery Requests
- Motion for Summary Judgment
- Notice of Appeal
- Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- Financial Affidavit
- Child Custody Agreement
- Child Support Guidelines
- Parenting Plan
- Modification of Decree
- Petition for Probate of Will
- Letters Testamentary
- Inventory and Report
- Final Report and Accounting
- Petition for Guardianship
- Conservatorship Forms
How to Complete Forms in EDMS
Step 1: Select Form Type
Choose the appropriate form category in EDMS
💡 Small Claims is most common for disputes under $6,500
Step 2: Enter Information
Complete guided interview or fill PDF fields
💡 Have defendant's full name and address ready
Step 3: Review & Validate
System checks for errors and missing information
💡 Red asterisks mark required fields
Step 4: Convert to PDF
Form automatically converts to court-ready PDF
💡 Save a copy for your records
Step 5: Attach & File
Upload with other documents and submit filing
💡 Multiple forms can be filed together
Small Claims Forms (Most Common)
90% of pro se filers use small claims for disputes under $6,500
Required Information:
- Your name and address (plaintiff)
- Defendant's name and address
- Amount claimed (up to $6,500)
- Brief description of dispute
- Date of incident or breach
Common Supporting Forms:
- Affidavit of Service
Proof defendant was served
- Motion for Default
If defendant doesn't respond
- Request for Telephone Hearing
Avoid traveling to court
- Satisfaction of Judgment
When defendant pays
Form Formatting Requirements
| Requirement | Specification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Format | PDF only | All forms must be in PDF format for filing |
| Size | 8.5" x 11" | Standard letter size, portrait orientation |
| File Size | 25MB max | Each document limited to 25MB |
| Text | Typed/Digital | No handwritten forms accepted |
| Color | B&W preferred | Black text on white background |
| Signatures | /s/ Name | Electronic signatures accepted |
- • EDMS-generated forms
- • Iowa Courts fillable PDFs
- • Attorney-prepared forms
- • PettyLawsuit auto-generated forms
- • Properly formatted custom forms
- • Handwritten forms
- • Forms from other states
- • Outdated form versions
- • Password-protected PDFs
- • Files over 25MB
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Form Resources & Assistance
- Iowa Courts Websiteiowacourts.gov/for-the-public/court-forms
- EDMS Help Desk(515) 348-4700
- Local Court ClerkProcedural guidance (not legal advice)
- Iowa Legal Aid1-800-532-1275 (income qualified)
- Volunteer Lawyers ProjectThrough local bar associations
- Law School ClinicsDrake and University of Iowa
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