481—11.6 (17A) Service and filing of documents.
	 11.6(1) When service is required. Every document filed in a contested case proceeding shall be served on each party of record. Service shall be made by delivering or mailing a copy to the party’s last-known address.
	 11.6(2) Filing. All documents in the contested case proceeding shall be filed with the administrative law judge. A document is deemed filed at the time it is received by the division. A document is deemed to be served when mailed by first-class mail, so long as there is proof of mailing.
	 11.6(3) Proof of mailing. Proof of mailing includes a legible United States Postal Service postmark on the envelope and a certificate of service, a notarized affidavit, or certification in substantially the following form:
I certify under penalty of perjury and pursuant to the laws of the state of Iowa, that on (date of mailing or hand-delivery), I mailed or hand-delivered copies (describe document(s)) addressed to (opposing party) by depositing the same in a United States post office mailbox with correct postage properly affixed, or I hand-delivered copies.
(Date) (Signature)
	 11.6(4) Filing by electronic means. The administrative law judge may permit service or filing of particular documents by facsimile, electronic mail, or similar electronic means. When permitted, service by facsimile, electronic mail, or similar electronic means is complete upon transmission.
[ARC 9299B, IAB 12/29/10, effective 1/1/11]