Iowa Code Title XV. Judicial Branch and Judicial Procedures [Chs. 595-686] § 618.15. Service by certified mail

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.