Forms & 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 IUB (Microsoft Word)
- Written Appearance
- Certificate of Service
- Petition to Intervene
- Waiver Request
- Motion
- Petition for Declaratory Order
Accounting
- W-9 Form (PDF)
Customer Service
- File a Complaint About a Utility
- How to Participate in an IUB Proceeding (General information)
- How to File a Comment in an Open Docket
- Public Information Brochure(s) (online order form)
- Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program Application (FCC form)
- Customer Contribution Fund Report (fiscal year 2022 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)
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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)
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Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Permit (HLP-Docket)
- New Permit Form - Updated September 2022
- Renewal Permit Form - Updated September 2022
- Suggested Form for Filing Comments or Objections - Updated March 2020
(see also Instructions for Filing Comments or Objections)
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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)
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Railroad Crossing Specification Exhibits [199 IAC 42.3(1)]
Telecommunications
- Annual Report Forms - see How to File a Utility Annual Report webpage
- Telecommunications Service Provider Registration form - Please review the IUB 24/7 for Telecommunications Companies webpage.
- Lifeline Application (FCC form) - See the IUB Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program webpage
- Dual Party Relay Service (DPRS)
Video/Cable Franchises
- Instructions for Completing Application and Notice Forms for Certificates of Franchise Authority (PDF) - Updated 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) - Updated August 2018