Process service and court filing in Dallas County, Iowa
1 Dallas County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys
- E-filing system
- Iowa EDMS (Electronic Document Management System)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $195 to file and docket a civil petition (Iowa Code 602.8105); additional $5 journal publication fee in counties of 98,000+.
- Small claims fee
- $95 (Iowa Code 631.6).
- Family law petition fee
- $265 to file and docket a dissolution of marriage petition (Iowa Code 602.8105).
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Dallas County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Dallas County for law firms across the country. We cover the courthouse listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.
Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Dallas County?
1Court lists e-filing in Dallas County as: Yes for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Dallas County courthouses hear civil cases?
Dallas County District Court (Fifth Judicial District). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Dallas County?
$195 to file and docket a civil petition (Iowa Code 602.8105); additional $5 journal publication fee in counties of 98,000+., per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Dallas County?
Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.
How is Dallas County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.