Civil Process
In order to better serve the citizens of Polk County, the Sheriff's Civil Process Office has moved to The Justice Center, 222 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309. We are conveniently located in the same building as Small Claims Court and across the street from the Courthouse.
If you have any questions or comments regarding civil documents, please contact us at: sheriffcivil@polkcountyiowa.gov
If you have any questions or comments regarding sheriff sales, please contact us at: sheriffsales@polkcountyiowa.gov
Civil Process Office
Location: 222 5th Ave., Des Moines, IA 50309
Services Provided: 8:00am - 4:00pm
District Court - Protective orders, Divorce Papers, Civil Lawsuits. Phone: 515-286-3800
Small Claims - Original Notices. Phone: 515-286-3800
Evictions- Notices, Writ of Removal and Forcible Entry & Detainer (F.E.D). Phone: 515-286-3800
Garnishment- Filing Garnishments. Phone: 515-286-3800
Payments Accepted for:
Outstanding fees, Judgments & Garnishment payments
Fax: 515-286-3410
Sheriff's Sales- Filing and Sales. Phone: 515-286-2293 or 515-875-5623
Garnishments- Processing & Inquiries. Phone: 515-286-3800
Condemnations- Filing Applications & Inquiries. Phone: 515-286-2293 or 515-875-5623