Responsibilities of the Treasurer (Motor Vehicles Department)
The County Treasurer:

• Issues duplicate, salvage, in-lieu and in-transit titles
• Issues junking certificates for vehicles that are dismantled or no longer operable
• Issues special plates
• Handles license, title and collect use taxes on all motor vehicles
• Prepares reports for the State of Iowa, Department of Transportation
• Processes refund claim forms
• Records and releases security interests
• Renews license plates

Read the frequently asked questions on the State Treasurer's website.

Forms
For Motor Vehicle forms refer to:

• Personalized Plate Applications
• Standard Motor Vehicle Forms

Iowa Tag Renewals
Renew online with E-Check or Credit Card

Requirement Information

• Iowa law requires you to register your motor vehicle with the county treasurer’s office within 30 days from the date you establish residency.
• When buying a motor vehicle you have 30 days to transfer the vehicle without paying penalties.
• When selling a motor vehicle you need to keep your plates and registration. These may be turned in for refund on the registration fee if over $10. The buyer can drive the vehicle for 30 days without plates if he has the title.
• All title transfers are processed before 4 p.m. Call if you need more details.