Process service and court filing in Story County, Iowa
1 Story County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes (mandatory statewide per Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules)
- E-filing system
- Iowa EDMS (Electronic Document Management System)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $195 for filing and docketing a petition (Iowa Code 602.8105)
- Family law petition fee
- $265 for filing and docketing 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. Story County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Story 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 Story County?
1Court lists e-filing in Story County as: Yes (mandatory statewide per Chapter 16 of the Iowa Court Rules). We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Story County courthouses hear civil cases?
Story County District Court (Second Judicial District). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Story County?
$195 for filing and docketing a petition (Iowa Code 602.8105), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Story 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 Story County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.