Iowa Directions For Service of Original Notice is a set of guidelines which outlines the process for serving court documents on a legal defendant in the state of Iowa. It is a requirement for any Iowa court case that involves the service of legal documents to be served in order to begin the proceedings. This document provides the instructions for how to properly serve the documents to the defendant. The Iowa Directions For Service of Original Notice includes instructions on how to identify and locate the defendant, the types of service available, and the rules and regulations that must be followed when serving the documents. It also outlines the process for filing proof of service with the court. There are two types of Iowa Directions For Service of Original Notice: General Directions and Specific Directions. General Directions provide the general rules and requirements for service of documents in the state of Iowa. Specific Directions provide detailed instructions for serving documents in specific types of cases, such as civil, criminal, small claims, and probate.