Welcome To Washington County

 

Driver's License services are offered by appointment.  Please call or text for help with making an appointment

Customers are encouraged to use mail or the dropbox for payments.  Please call or text for help with payment methods.

The Iowa Department of Revenue requires Bill of Sale for all vehicle transfers.

News From Your Treasurer:

Property Tax - Current year taxes and delinquent taxes not covered by a tax sale certificate are available for payment through this site.  Please contact our office directly for tax sale redemption amounts.

  • When entering parcel numbers, please enter only the numeric digits.  For example, if your statement shows the parcel number WACWS 10-12-400-021,, enter only 1012400021.  Do not enter any letters, dashes, or spaces.
     
  • To search for parcel numbers by name, enter the last name first followed by comma, a space, and then all or part of the first name.  For example, to search for al parcels owned by John Smith, enter:  Smith, John.
     
  • If paying by e-check, you will be asked to enter your six-digit Tax Receipt number.  Your Tax Receipt number is located in the upper-right corner of each payment stub on your tax statement.
     

Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals - You are not eligible to renew online unless you received a renewal notice that contains a PIN number for online renewals.

  • You are not eligible to renew online if proof of insurance is required, any state debts are owed, or the vehicle is apportioned.
     

A $30 service charge will be assessed on all e-checks returned due to insufficient funds.

 

Washington County Online Real Estate Information - Click here for Washington County real estate information.

 

Tax Sale Information

Washington County's annual tax sale was held at 9:00 am on Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Washington County Courthouse.  Registration and bidding for the annual tax sale must be done online at www.iowataxauction.com.  Adjourned sales may be held anytime during regular office hours if parcels remain available for sale.  Please contact the Treasurer's office for information on adjourned sales.

2024 Washington County Tax Sale Terms and Conditions

2024 Washington County Tax Sale Publication

 

General Information:

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About Us:

         Jeff Garrett

      Took Office: July 1997

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                 Welcome!

Welcome to the Washington County Treasurer’s page of the Iowa State County Treasurers Association website.

The Washington County Treasurer’s Office is committed to finding new and better ways to serve the citizens of Washington County.

I hope that this page will be the first of many innovations through which Washington County citizens can access county government.

Hours

Office Hours:

  • Property Tax:  8:00 am to 4:15 pm -- Monday through Friday
  • Motor Vehicle:  8:00 am to 4:15 pm (no vehicle transfers after 4:00 pm)
  • Driver's License:  8:00 am to 4:00 pm - All driver's license services offered by appointment only
    • Knowledge Testing - By appointment only
    • Car Driving Tests - By appointment only
  • 2024 Holiday Closings:
    • February 19 - President's Day
    • May 27 - Memorial Day
    • July 4 - Independence Day
    • September 2 - Labor Day
    • November 11 - Veteran's Day
    • November 28 & 29 - Thanksgiving
    • December 24 & 25 - Christmas

 

Contact Information

Contact Information:

Staff:  Lindsay - Deputy Treasurer
           Alicia - Deputy Treasurer
           Adrenne - Deputy Treasurer
           Danielle - Deputy Treasurer
           Amy - Clerk
           Arial - Clerk  

Location

Our Location:

Washington County Treasurer
222 W Main St.
PO Box 889
Washington, IA  52353