A key duty of the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office is the execution of civil process. Our office receives, processes, and serves both civil and criminal court orders on behalf of the courts and the public. To ensure all legal requirements are met, Dickinson County Deputies are responsible for the physical service of these documents.

The types of legal and court-issued documents we serve include, but are not limited to:

• Abandoned Vehicles
• Condemnations
• Court Orders
• Domestic Abuse Orders
• Evictions and Removals
• Foreclosure Sales
• Garnishments
• Notices
• Records Requests
• Subpoenas
• Warrants

Prepayment on service is not required. The Sheriff's Office will invoice POST service. Payment can be made via cash or check ONLY.

Megan Smith, Office Manager

☎️ 712-336-2793
📧 msmith@dickinsoncountyiowa.gov
📫 Mail: PO Box 214, Spirit Lake, IA 51360

1. Download and complete the Notice to Quit form, then deliver or mail the form to the Sheriff's Office. This will be served by the Sheriff.
2. Apply for Forcible Entry Detainer through Clerk of Courts Office. They are located on the 2nd floor of the Dickinson County Courthouse.
3. Take or mail the Forcible Entry paperwork to the Sheriff's Office who will then serve the tenant.
4. COURT HEARING
5. If the judge rules in your favor, you can request a Writ of Removal from the Clerk of Courts office.
6. With the Writ in hand, you can contact Megan to schedule the eviction.

Note: Deputies are there to keep the peace and witness the lock change. Landlords must have the movers lined up if there is property still inside the residence.

If you are mailing documents to the Sheriff's Office, send them to:
Dickinson County Sheriff's Office
PO Box 214
Spirit Lake, IA 51360