Welcome to Madison County, Iowa. Enjoy online payment options for your convenience!
News From Your Treasurer:
Coming Soon:
-Watch for the 2026 Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim form to be released!
-New and Exciting changes in our Driver's License Station to serve you better!
-Next Property Tax due date is March 31st 2026. Did you know you can set up scheduled property tax payments online?!? Check out www.iowatreasurers.org
-Annual Online Only Tax Sale is June 15th, 2026
General Information:
Motor Vehicle Information
*Beginning January 1, 2022 in office title transfers will end at 4:00 p.m. daily*
**Beginning January 1, 2020 a bill of sale is required on all private party transfers**
To renew your motor vehicle online go to www.iowatreasurers.org with your PIN number from your renewal notice. We can assist you with that PIN if you don't have your notice, however, we need your plate number. Vehicle renewal does need to be done in the county you reside in and may be done the month prior to, the month of and the month after your registration month.
Driver's License Information
Driver's License Renewal is by Appointment Only. We offer car drives (no CDL or motorcycle) by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Driver's license may be renewed 30 days prior and no more than 60 days after expiration and can be renewed in any Iowa county that offers the service.
A Real ID drivers license is required as of May 2025 (a gold star in the upper right hand corner of your license). To obtain a Real ID you are required to bring in ALL of the following documents: State Certified Birth Certificate (not the hospital one) or valid US passport, proof of name change from birth (marriage license/divorce decree/court order), your Social Security Card (or any document with full SSN number,) and two (2) proofs of your current IA address.
Credit and Debit cards are accepted in office for property tax, motor vehicle, and drivers license. Beginning January 2, 2020 debit card service fees are: $2.00 debit card and 2.25% of total charging for credit card and $1.50 for Driver's License.
About Us:
Madison County Treasurer's Office
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Our goal is to provide quality customer service to the residents of Madison County, and to all others who contact our office for help. We hope this website will help provide you with the information you need. We’re excited to be able to provide service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with the goal of making our office more convenient to you. Qualified staff handles all phases of property tax collection, motor vehicle title and registration work, and driver’s license issuance. Thank you for stopping by! Have a great day |
Hours
- Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM (Title transfers end at 4:00 p.m.)
- Drivers License Station: Monday thru Friday 8:30AM - 3:30PM
- Driver License Exams or Oral Tests: By Appointment Only
- Computer Tests: Available to take if office traffic allows but might not be able to issue that day
- Car Drives are available by appointment only on Tuesday and Thursday mornings between 8:30-11:15AM. A current vehicle insurance card is required as well as a vehicle in good working order.
Holiday Closings for 2025
Contact Information
Office Staff :
- Angie P. - First Auto Deputy
- Aaron S. - First Deputy Treasurer
- Susan C. - Universal Deputy
- Kari B. - Universal Deputy
- Kylee B. - Treasurer
Phone : (515) 462-1542
Fax : (515) 462-5039
Email : cotreasurer@madisoncounty.iowa.gov
Location
Madison County Annex Building (The former Union State Bank)
Madison County Treasurer’s Office
201 W. Court Ave
P.O. Box 152
Winterset, IA 50273