Forms and Applications

The document format (file type) is indicated in parentheses after the document name. If you have problems viewing or downloading any of these forms, please notify us at iub@iub.iowa.gov, attention Web Team.

Sample Forms for Documents Routinely Filed with the Board (all are PDFs)

• Application for Rehearing
• Certificate of Service
• Motion
• Motion to Reopen Hearing
• Petition for Declaratory Ruling
• Petition to Intervene
• Waiver Request
• Written Appearance

Accounting

• W-9 Form (PDF)

Customer Service

• Complaint Form (online form)
• Public Information Brochure(s) (online order form)
• Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program Application  (FCC form)
• Customer Contribution Fund report form for fiscal year 2020 is now available 

Energy (Gas/Electric/Water)

• Natural Gas Feasibility Model for Expansions Undertaken Pursuant to IUB rule 19.3(10)(g)
• Certified Natural Gas Provider
  • Small Volume Users (MS Word)
  • Large Volume Users (MS Word)
  • Vehicle Fuel Providers (MS Word) - see also Handbook of Requirements and Procedures
• Annual Report Forms - see How to File a Utility Annual Report webpage 

Rate Case Forms (New with chapter 26 rules, June 2021)

• Customer Notice Forms (PDF)
• Rate Case Schedule Template (Excel) - Utilities having trouble with the spreadsheet should contact customer service at ITsupport@iub.iowa.gov. This spreadsheet is a general form and may not include specific cells for a utility's rate case filing.  Add the cells that include the calculations for your rate case filing. 
• Weather Normalization Model  (The numbers in the Heating Degree Days, Sales by Month, and Customers by Month columns are used as examples only.)

Safety & Engineering (all documents in MS Word format unless otherwise noted)

• Electric Transmission Line Franchise (E-Docket)
  • Petition
  • Amended Petition
  • Abbreviated Petition
  • Extension of Franchise
  • Exhibit C - Instructions - Updated July 2019
  • Exhibit C - Overhead Transmission Line - Updated June 2020
  • Exhibit C - Underground Transmission Line
  • Exhibit C - Underground Bipolar HVDC Transmission Line - New June 2020
  • Exhibit C Instructions - Underground Bipolar HVDC Transmission Line - New June 2020
  • Exhibit C - Overhead Bipolar HVDC Transmission Line
  • Suggested Form for Filing Comments or Objections - Updated March 2020
    (see also Instructions for Filing Comments or Objections)
• Natural Gas Pipeline Permit (P-Docket)
  • New Permit Form 
  • Renewal Permit Form
  • Exhibit C
  • Suggested Form for Filing Comments or Objections - Updated March 2020
    (see also Instructions for Filing Comments or Objections)
• Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Permit (HLP-Docket)
  • New Permit Form - Updated October 2020
  • Renewal Permit Form - Updated October 2020
  • Suggested Form for Filing Comments or Objections - Updated March 2020
    (see also Instructions for Filing Comments or Objections)
• Railroad Crossing Specification Exhibits [199 IAC 42.3(1)]
  • Overhead Wireline Crossing (PDF)
  • Underground Wireline Crossing (PDF)
  • Nonflammable Pipeline Crossing (PDF)
  • Flammable Pipeline Crossing (PDF)
  • Railroad Right of Way contact information (PDF)
• Railroad / Utility Emergency
  •  Contact Information form (Numbers in the Heating Degree Days, Sales by Month, and Customers by Month on the form are used for example only.)

Telecommunications

• Annual Report Forms - see How to File a Utility Annual Report webpage
• Telecommunications Service Provider Registration form - Effective November 16, 2020, telecommunications registration is now completed and maintained by creating and updating the company profile using the web application IUB 24/7. Please review the Telecommunications Registration Using IUB 24/7 webpage. 
• Lifeline Application (FCC form) - See the IUB Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program webpage
• Dual Party Relay Service (DPRS) Quarterly Assessment Form

Video/Cable Franchises

• Instructions for Completing Application and Notice Forms for Certificates of Franchise Authority (PDF, revised May 2018) 
• Initial Application for Certificates of Franchise Authority (MS Word)
• Notice of Renewal, Service Area Revision, Transfer or Termination of Certificate of Franchise Authority (MS Word, revised August 2018)