Welcome to Van Buren County, Iowa!


Van Buren County Treasurer

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Linda Whitten
Took Office 01/02/2015

 

 

Hello and welcome to the Van Buren County Treasurer Home Page!

 

It is our goal to provide you with the information you need to contact us and to conveniently conduct business with this office 24 hours a day-7 days a week.

 

We have four main areas of operation on our office. We collect property taxes for all real estate, mobile homes and special assessments in Van Buren County, which are due the month of September (1st half) and the month of March (2nd half). We provide the issuance of cehicle titles (Must have a signed & dated bill of sale), registrations and the collection of all vehicle fees for the residents of Van Buren County. Our office is also partnered with the IDOT in issuing and renewing driver's licenses. For this service, we do ask that you call and make an appointment. We take pride in being responsible for financial administration, banking services, cash managment and investments for the county.

 

We strive to provide quality and courteous customer service to the residents of Van Buren County and to anyone doing business with the Van Buren County Treasurer's Office.

 

Thank you for your time and please visit us again!

 

Linda Whitten, VBC Treasurer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Population 7,203

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Van Buren County Holiday Schedule

 

Office-Closed

 

 

Good Friday

Friday, April 7th, 2023

 

 

 

Memorial Day

Monday, May 29th, 2023

 

 

Independence Day

Tuesday, July 4th, 2023

 

 

Labor Day

Monday, September 4th, 2023

 

 

Veterans Day

Friday, November 10th, 2023

 

 

Thanksgiving Days

Thursday-Friday, November 23-24, 2023

 

 

Christmas

Monday, December 25th, 2023

 

 

New Year's Day

Monday, January 1st, 2024

 

 

President's Day

Monday, February 19th, 2024

 

 

Memorial Day

Monday, May 27th, 2024

 

 

 

 

 

The above schedule was approved by ther Board of Supervisors on the 27th day of February 2023.

 

  

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Office News:

We will be open Good Friday the 29th to collect taxes.

Office Hours

Motor Vehicle & Property Tax....................8:00am - 4:30pm M-F

 

Driver's License.............................................9:30 am - 3:30pm M-F

  • Call to make an appointment          (319)293-3110
  • For all out of county residents there will be an additional $10.00 charge for services.

 

 

Pay Online

Discover, Mastercard, Visa and e-Check are accepted for Internet Transactions. When paying property taxes by parcel number please enter the 10 digit parcel number which appears in the bottom right corner of either payment stub. A $30.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.

 

 

Pay In Office

We are pleased to announce the addition of credit and debit cards to the list of payment options.

  • We do NOT accept Discover or American Express
  • Debit cards will charge a $2 convenience fee & credit cards will charge 2.25% of the payment ammount
  • Checks and cash are still available at no extra cost
 

 

Looking to get your CDL? Start here by clicking the link below!

CDL INFORMATION

 

 

Bill of Sale Required for Transferring Vehicle Titles!

Effective January 1, 2020, the Van Buren County Treasurer’s Office will require customers to provide a signed and dated bill of sale when transferring titles for all motor vehicles, campers and trailers between private parties.  A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required for vehicles purchased from a dealership.

The Iowa State County Treasurer’s Association (ISCTA) in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDOR) aim to substantiate vehicle purchase prices, which have a direct impact on the fees that are remitted to the State’s Road Use Tax Fund.

Many counties already require a bill of sale between private parties and are allowed to do so pursuant to section 321.13 of the Iowa Code. Van Buren County will join other counties and require a bill of sale effective January 1, 2020.  The Bill of Sale shall include the seller’s name, make of the vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), buyer’s name, date of sale, purchase price and signature of seller.

 

 

 

 

What is a REAL ID?

Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. States have made considerable progress in meeting this key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and every state has a more secure driver's license today than before the passage of the Act.

 

 

HOW TO GET A REAL ID GOLD STAR ON YOUR LICENSE OR ID

PROOF OF IDENTITY (One of the following)

  • Official birth certificate (Not the one with baby footprints)
  • Valid U.S. passport
  • Most recent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services immigration or refugee document

PROOF OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER (One of the following)

  • Social security card
  • W-2 or 1099 (Must show entire ssn)

PROOFS OF RESIDENCY (Two items showing your name and address where you live, no P.O. Boxes)

  • Utility bill
  • Bank statement
  • Pay stub
  • Piece of postmarked mail

PROOF OF ANY LEGAL NAME CHANGES (Any of the following if your current name differs from the name on your proof of identity document)

  • Marriage certificate if your last name changed
  • Divorce decree indicating a name change
  • Court order under petition for name change

 

 

PERSONALIZE YOUR LICENSE PLATE, CHECK AVAILABILITY, AND RESERVE IT

https://iowadot.gov/mvd/personalizedplates/home.aspx

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WANT TO RENEW YOUR LICENSE ONLINE?

CLICK HERE

DRIVERS LICENSE EX

 

 

Veteran Designation

Iowa veterans can now add a Veteran designation to their drivers license or nonoperator identification cards. PLEASE NOTE, this designation can only be added when the license or identification card is being renewed, or, if you are being issued for the first time. (For example, if you are moving in from out of state.) Please visit the Harrison County Veterans Affairs office to receive the form to have this designation added to your drivers license or identification card.

Ask about the reduced price Veterans License Plate for qualified veterans. 

 

 

Contact Information

  • Property Tax..............(319) 293-3110
  • Motor Vehicle............(319) 293-3110
  • Driver’s License........(319) 293-3110
  • Fax.............................(319) 293-3828
  • Email.......................... lwhitten@vanburencounty.iowa.gov
  • County Website...........www.vanburencounty.iowa.gov
  • Office Staff
    • Deputy Treasurer, Tax Division...............................Megan Becker
    • Deputy Treasurer, Motor Vehicle Division............Luke Kerr
    • Drive Consultant........................................................Marcella Hannam

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Our Location

Van Buren County Treasurer’s Office
404 Dodge St

PO Box 473
Keosauqua, IA  52565

 

 

 

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