Forms & Filing Instructions

Follow the instructions for eFiling documents to an existing appeal. 

• If a form is eFiled, don't mail a copy to to PAAB.

You may submit filings to PAAB by mail or in person delivery. 

PAAB Mailing Address:
PAAB
P.O. Box 10486
Des Moines, IA 50306

In Person Delivery: Deliver to the reception desk on the first floor of the Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E. Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA  50319. 

Serving the Opposing Party: The filing party is responsible for ensuring all filings are also served on the opposing party. 

Note: Paper-filed documents are scanned and filed in to PAAB's eFile system. Paper-filed documents should be on standard-size paper (8.5 x 11) and individually labeled. You may use paper clips, but PAAB prefers documents aren't stapled. 

Your document is considered filed with PAAB when it is: 

• delivered in-person;
• delivered to a courier service for immediate delivery;
• mailed by first-class mail with proof of mailing;
• filed using PAAB's eFiling system;
• or sent by email to paab@iowa.gov when permitted by PAAB administrative rules.

If both parties are participating in eFile, you can serve filings on the opposing party using eFile. 

• Verify the party's filing status by checking the Service List. 
  • To access the Service List, from the Home screen click Existing Appeals. On the My Cases page, either 1) enter the Docket Number and click Service List; or 2) find the appeal in your My Cases list and click Service List.

If either party is not participating in eFile, you can only serve filings on the opposing party by mail, email, or personal delivery. 

• Verify the party's filing status by checking the Service List. 
  • To access the Service List, from the Home screen click Existing Appeals. On the My Cases page, either 1) enter the Docket Number and click Service List; or 2) find the appeal in your My Cases list and click Service List.