Process service and court filing in Woodbury County, Iowa
1 Woodbury County courthouse
- E-filing required
- Yes for attorneys
- E-filing system
- Iowa Judicial Branch Electronic Filing System (eFile)
- E-filing portal
- Court e-filing page
- New civil complaint fee
- $195 (petition filing and docketing; Iowa Code 602.8105, statewide)
- Small claims fee
- $115 (Iowa statewide)
- Family law petition fee
- $265 (dissolution of marriage petition; Iowa Code 602.8105, statewide)
- Fee schedule
- Court fee schedule
- Case lookup
- Court case search
Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 26, 2026. Woodbury County court information on 1Court
What we do and how fast
Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Woodbury 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 Woodbury County?
1Court lists e-filing in Woodbury County as: Yes for attorneys. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.
Which Woodbury County courthouses hear civil cases?
Woodbury County District Court (Third Judicial District). We file and serve for cases at this courthouse.
What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Woodbury County?
$195 (petition filing and docketing; Iowa Code 602.8105, statewide), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.
How fast can you serve papers in Woodbury 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 Woodbury County service priced?
We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.