Process service and court filing in Delaware County, Iowa
1 Delaware County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes
- E-filing system
- Iowa EDMS (eFile)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $215.00
- Small claims fee
- $115
- Family law petition fee
- $285
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Delaware County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Delaware 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
How to start an order
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Common questions
Is e-filing required in Delaware County?
1Court lists e-filing in Delaware County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Delaware County courthouses hear civil cases?
Delaware County District Court (First Judicial District). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Delaware County?
$215.00, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Delaware 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 Delaware County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.