Experience the Convenience, pay online!
   
Discover, MasterCard, Visa, and eCheck will be accepted for Internet transactions.
For your convenience, we accept Discover, MasterCard, Visa and PayPal credit & debit cards in the office.
There is a fee for paying by credit card, debit card, or eCheck - online or in person.
Please note: A $30.00 Surcharge will be assessed for any dishonored check (including internet payments) as authorized by Iowa Code 554.3512 that is returned for insufficient funds, incorrect entry of ABA or account number, etc.
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Effective January 1, 2020, the Des Moines County treasurer's office will require customers to provide a bill of sale for all vehicle and trailer transfers. A bill of sale shall include the seller's name, make of vehicle, year of vehicle, vehicle identification number (VIN), buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price, and signature of seller. This information may be handwritten on a piece of paper. For your convenience, a standard bill of sale is linked below.
(Iowa Administrative Code, 701-Chapter 34.2(3))
BILL OF SALE
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2025 Tax Sale Information
The 2025 Des Moines County Tax Sale will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025 in the Supervisors' Board Room on the second floor of the Des Moines County Courthouse.
All bids must be placed online. Live bids will NOT be accepted.
Bidders do not need to be present at the courthouse. However, if you wish to attend 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 click on the links below for additional information concerning the sale.
2025 Des Moines Co Tax Sale rules
W-9 Form
IMPORTANT DATES TO KNOW:
- Registration for the Tax Sale must be submitted online at www.iowataxauction.com by 11:59 p.m. on June 11, 2025
- Online tax payments will be accepted thru 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025
- Office tax payments will be accepted thru 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025
Affidavit for lost Tax Sale Certificate
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PAY PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel number format is 10 numbers, to be entered without the dashes, ex: 1234567890. BE SURE TO PAY ON THE CORRECT PARCEL. WE MAY NOT REFUND A PAYMENT MADE IN ERROR.
2025 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim Forms Available Here
The following IOWA RESIDENTS are eligible to file a claim for property tax credit if:
- Total household income less than $26,219 and age 65 or older on December 31, 2024, or
- Total household income less than $26,219 and totally disabled and age 18 or older on December 31, 2024, or
- Total household income less 250% of the federal poverty level (see 250% Federal poverty level guidelines) and age 70 or older on December 31, 2024, or
- You are a MOBILE HOME OWNER, and were 23 years of age or older as of December 31, 2024
Please note: The deadline to file with the County Treasurer is on or before September 30, 2025.
2025 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim Form and Instructions - Click here.
2025 Iowa Mobile Home/Manufactured/Modular Home Owner Application for Reduced Tax Rate-Click here.
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PAY VEHICLE TAGS
You are not eligible to renew unless you received a renewal notice through the US Postal Service that contains a PIN number for online renewals. If you have lost this notice, you can obtain the PIN by calling or emailing our office. Note: Online service is not available if proof of SR22 insurance is required, any state debts are owed, the vehicle has a 1/2 year license, or is apportioned.
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DRIVERS' LICENSES
The Issuance and Renewal of Drivers’ Licenses is handled by the Iowa Dept. of Transportation located at Westland Mall, Suite B-1:
550 S. Gear Ave., West Burlington, Iowa 52655
Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday - Friday Phone: 319-754-8767 You may, however, download forms you may need for driver license from this website using the Motor Vehicle Forms link.
IDOT Website-click here
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