Investigator time and mileage (per investigator) --

• Investigations ---------------------- $75 per hour
• Drive time (note 1) ---------------- $45 per hour
• Clerical (report preparation) ----- $45 per hour
• Vehicle mileage --------------------- $.45 (cents) per mile

Process service (note 2) --

• Simple (note 3) ---------- $40
• Other ---------------------- $45 per hour / $.45 (cents) per mile

Long-distance phone calls --

• 5 minutes or less -------------- $1
• More than 5 minutes ---------- Estimated cost

Other expenses (note 4) ---------- Actual cost

A retainer, to be received prior to the commencement of services, is require in the amount of the estimated total cost of time, mileage and expenses. The requirement for a retainer may be waived for attorneys, insurance companies and established business firms.

Notes --

(Note 1) The drive time rate shall apply for travel beyond the city limits of Iowa City, Coralville and University Heights. For all other travel, the rate shall be at the hourly rate for Investigative time and shall commence from the Agency's office. Drive time rates do not include mileage.

(Note 2) Process service rates apply when the whereabouts of the individual or individuals to be served is the same as provided by the client. When it is necessary to locate the individual or individuals to be served, rates for investigations, drive time and mileage shall apply.

(Note 3) "Simple" process service shall mean (a) the service of documents upon one individual or organization within the city limits of Iowa City, Coralville and University Heights; (b) the whereabouts of the individual or individuals to be served is the same as provided by the client and (c) the service is completed on the first attempt.

(Note 4) Other expenses include, but are not limited to: database reports, overnight lodging, meals (when overnight lodging is required), video tapes, film, parking fees, commercial transportation and audio tapes.

Kind Words from a Satisfied Customer:

"Your work on this case has been key to its successful settlement. I appreciate the hard work you did, and look forward to the opportunity to use or recommend Third Party Services in the future."

Jay Thomas, P.A.
Overland Park, KS

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Melissa K. Ruhlow - Owner