Iowa Judicial Branch

This page provides information on eFiling.  It contains both printed documentation as well as web based training content.  Click the desired link below to view corresponding content.


What is EDMS?

An Introduction to Electronic Document Management System (.wmv)

An Introduction to Electronic Document Management System (.mov)


Protected Information

What is Protected Information?

How to File Protected Information

Chapter 16 Rules

Chapter 16 Iowa Court Rules 


Registration

How to Register for eFiling

How to Register as a Specialized Non-Party Filer

How to Register as an Agent

Registration for a Registered Filer (.wmv) / Registration for a Registered Filer (.mov)

Registration for an Iowa Attorney (.wmv) /  Registration for an Iowa Attorney (.mov)


eFiling

Preparing Your Law Office for eFiling

eFiler User Guide

eFiling Basics

Entering Party Names

How to eFile a New Case

How to eFile to an Existing Case

Checklist for eFiling to an Existing Case 

How to File a Notice of Case Association

Filing Status Reference Guide 

How to Resubmit a Returned Filing

Filing an Answer and Appearance in Small Claims

Agents--How to eFile a New Case



Scanning 

Scanning Guidelines


Training Requests

If you have additional training needs, please send an email to:  EDMS.Trainers@iowacourts.gov


Entering Party Names