Process service and court filing in Dubuque County, Iowa
1 Dubuque County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes
- E-filing system
- EDMS (Iowa Electronic Document Management System, Odyssey)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $215 civil petition (other than dissolution) (Iowa Code 602.8105), effective 2026
- Small claims fee
- $115 small claims, effective 2026
- Family law petition fee
- $285 dissolution of marriage (divorce) petition, effective 2026
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Dubuque County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
1Court lists e-filing in Dubuque County as: Yes. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Dubuque County courthouses hear civil cases?
Dubuque 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 Dubuque County?
$215 civil petition (other than dissolution) (Iowa Code 602.8105), effective 2026, per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Dubuque 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 Dubuque County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.