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Iowa Eviction Court Forms

The standard eviction forms published for Iowa courts, with links to the official source. Fill them in with the Court Forms Wizard or download the blank official PDF.

About these forms

Combined original notice and petition; filed via eFile/interactive forms.

1 of these forms can be filled in with the Court Forms Wizard: answer the questions once and download the official PDF with your details typed in.

For landlords: notices, complaint, summons and writ

  • Complaint

    eForm 3.6 — Original Notice and Petition for Forcible Entry and Detainer

    Iowa District Court (small claims) — Forcible Entry and Detainer · fillable PDF

    Iowa petitions are filed through the court's eFiling system (EDMS); the court sets the hearing within 8 days and adds the hearing page. Tick the 15-day box yourself if you consent to a later hearing. Attach a copy of the notice you served (e.g. the 3-day notice) and of the lease.

    Research note: Statewide Judicial Branch form; combined original notice (summons) + petition; download endpoint serves PDF

    Fill it with the wizard Download blank official form

    Official source: iowacourts.gov

Instructions and guides from the courts

General information, not legal advice. EvictWeb is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. Eviction laws, notice periods and court forms vary by state, county and city, and they change often. Check your state’s current law and your court’s own forms, and consult a licensed attorney or a legal aid organization before acting.

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These are official court forms; EvictWeb is not affiliated with any court. Links were compiled from the Iowa courts’ websites and forms are revised from time to time — check the court page for the current version before filing.