Motor Vehicle

BEGINNING JAN. 1, 2022 A BILL OF SALE WILL BE REQUIRED ON ALL TITLE TRANSFERS (INCLUDING TRAILERS)

A BILL OF SALE should include:

*Bill of sale does NOT have to be notarized

Motor Vehicle

The County Treasurer's Office is responsible for all motor vehicle transactions. The State of Iowa Department of Transportation directs the County Treasurer as their agent to process motor vehicle transactions and collect appropriate fees according to the Code of Iowa. These include, but are not limited to:

• Transfer of ownership (Title transfers) and collection of Road Use Tax
• Registration fees (License/plate validation fees), as well as registration refunds. *All vehicle types including cars, trucks, motorcycles/mopeds and trailers must pay an annual license fee.
• Specialty plates issuance
• Duplicate titles, registrations and plates
• Notation and cancellation of security interests (Liens)
• Storage of vehicles and Junking Certificate issuance
• Information and requirements for the Motor Vehicle Division in Iowa