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Welcome to Hancock County, IA

 

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New Law Effective July 1, 2023 - If you are NOT a Hancock County Resident:

  • A $10.00 Convenience Fee will be added for issuance of a driver's license or an identification card
  • Fee must be paid with cash as a separate transaction
  • Fee is waived if you pay property taxes in Hancock County

 

2024 Tax Sale Information - The 2024 Hancock County Tax Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024. The sale will be conducted at the Hancock County Courthouse and bidders shall place their bids online. Bidders need not be present at the courthouse. Please click on the following link for additional information:

2024 NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS

If you wish to attend the sale in person, a limited number of computers will be available on a first come, first serve basis. Wireless internet access will be available for bidders using their own laptop. Please note, all bids must be placed online. Live bids will not be accepted. To obtain additional information, please email the Treasurer's office at deb.engstler@hancockcountyia.org, or linda.juhl@hancockcountyia.org, or call (641) 923-3122.

 

***IMPORTANT VEHICLE REGISTRATION INFORMATION***

BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1, 2017 A BILL OF SALE WILL BE REQUIRED ON ALL TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP IN THE TREASURERS OFFICE.

BILL OF SALE

Experience The Convenience Pay Online!

2023 Property Taxes Are Now Available
Payable September 2024  and March 2025   
Taxes are for the time period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Based on Valuation of January 1, 2023
 
Tax Statements are now available online!

 Internet Payments Accepted: Discover, Mastercard, Visa, eCheck, Debit cards with Mastercard and Visa logo

 
DRAINAGE AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED ON THE NEW REAL ESTATE TAX    BILLING STATEMENT     THESE WILL BE DUE WITH THE FIRST HALF PAYMENT            
  • Property Tax - Payments are now accepted on current and past due taxes. Your receipt number is 6 digits and located in four different places on your tax statement.  Click here to see a sample.   
  • Motor Vehicle Renewals - To renew your vehicle license online you must have received your renewal notice via the U.S. Postal Service.  This renewal notice contains your PIN number needed for online renewals. Half year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible at this time.
    ***IMPORTANT VEHICLE REGISTRATION INFORMATION***    BEGINNING IN FEBRUARY 2017 THE HANCOCK COUNTY TREASURE'S OFF WILL REQUIRE A BILL OF SALE ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES!!!
  • Hancock County Assessor

 * Returned e-Check Fee Notice *

If using e-Check (electronic funds transfer), please be advised a surcharge of $30 will be assessed for a dishonored check, draft or order as prescribed in Iowa Code 554.3512.

                                              
Office Hours

 

  • Tax & Motor Vehicle:  8:00 - 4:00 | Monday - Friday
  • Driver License: 8:00 - 3:30 | Monday thru Friday  - By Appointment Only
  • Written Tests: 8:00 - 3:00 | Monday thru Friday - By Appointment Only
  • Car Drive Tests: 8:30 - 3:00 | Tuesday - By Appointment Only
Contact Information

 

  • Phone:     Property Tax:  641-923-3122
                   Motor Vehicle: 641-923-3341
                   Driver License:641-923-4455     
  • Fax:      641-923-4194
  • Email:   Tax Department
               
  • Email:   Motor Vehicle/Drivers License
                    
  • Office Staff:   
                     Deb Engstler- Treasurer
                     Linda - Tax Deputy
                     Michele - Motor Vehicle Deputy
                     Lynn - Driver's LIcense Clerk
                     Sarah - Clerk 
                     Kristy - Clerk                                                                     
     

    We will be closed on the following dates:

    New Year's Day
    Monday, January 1, 2024
    President's Day
    Monday, February 19, 2024
    Memorial Day
    Monday, May 27, 2024
    Independence Day
    Thursday, July 4, 2024
    Labor Day
    Monday, September 2, 2024
    Veteran's Day
    Monday, November 11, 2024
    Thanksgiving
    Thursday & Friday, November 28-29, 2024
    Christmas Eve & Day
    Tuesday & Wednesday, December 24-25, 2024
     
     


     
Our Location


Hancock County Treasurers’ Office
855 State Street
P.O. Box 70
Garner, IA  50438

Eight blocks south of Highway 18

 

 

 

Deborah Engstler

TOOK OFFICE ON

04/01/2009

POPULATION - RANKING

11,801 - 68th

Welcome to the Hancock County Treasurer’s Home Page.                  

Through this website you may contact our office and have access to information 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The departments we are responsible for are: Property Tax, Motor Vehicle, and Drivers License.

Our office is committed to carrying out these responsibilities while providing outstanding customer service.