Service by certified mail.
Iowa Code § 618.15
in effect618.15. Service by certified mail.
Wherever used in this Code, the following words shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them unless such meanings are repugnant to the context:
1. The words “certified mail” mean any form of mail service, by whatever name, provided by the United States post office where the post office provides the mailer with a receipt to prove mailing.
2. The words “restricted certified mail” mean any form of certified mail as defined in subsection 1 which carries on the face thereof, in a conspicuous place where it will not be obliterated, the endorsement “Deliver to addressee only” and for which the post office provides the mailer with a return receipt showing the date of delivery, the place of delivery, and person to whom delivered.
[C31, 35, §5079-d16; C39, §5038.06; C46, 50, 54, §321.503; C58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §618.15]
Source: Iowa Legislature (legis.iowa.gov)URL: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/2026/618.15.pdfFetched: 10/20/2026