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\n\nTue Dec 09 21:59:27 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 618 (30, 2) 5 PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICES, §618.19\n\nprovides 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] Referred to in §249F.3, 305B.3, 323.2, 323.3, 458A.22, 522B.14, 562A.8, 562A.29A, 562B.9, 562B.10, 562B.27A, 648.3, 648.5 \n
Notes of Decisions
War Eagle Vill. Apts. v. Plummer, 775 N.W.2d 714 (Iowa 2009).
· cites it 6× “By sending notice by certified mail or restricted certified mail, as defined in section 618.15, whether or not the tenant signs a receipt for the notice.”
Kuta v. Newberg, 600 N.W.2d 280 (Iowa 1999).
· cites it 2× “Iowa Code section 618.15. The plaintiffs contend Iowa Code section 613.”
Esterdahl v. Wilson, 110 N.W.2d 241 (Iowa 1961).
· cites it 2× “” We find -also that section 618.15 is 'significant, and we set it out: “Service by certified mail.”
Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Dubuque v. Zalesky, 232 N.W.2d 539 (Iowa 1975).
· cites it 2× “In the case of identity-known "putative" fathers with a last-known address, a timely notice by restricted certified mail pursuant to § 618.15, The Code, should satisfy minimum due process requirements.”
Buss v. Gruis, 320 N.W.2d 549 (Iowa 1982).
· cites it 4× “Section 618.15 of the same Code provides: 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.”
Fulmer Ex Rel. Fulmer v. Debel, 216 N.W.2d 789 (Iowa 1974).
· cites it 2× “” See section 618.15, The Code. Defendants also claimed proof of service was not forthwith filed with the clerk of court as required by section 321.”
Wild v. Buresh, 533 N.W.2d 565 (Iowa 1995).
· cites it 2× “Iowa Code section 618.15 *567 clearly distinguishes between certified mail and restricted certified mail.”
War Eagle Vill. Apts. Vs. Geneva Plummer (Iowa 2009).
· cites it 6× “By sending notice by certified mail or restricted certified mail, as defined in section 618.15, whether or not the tenant signs a receipt for the notice.”
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