News From Your Treasurer:

General Information:

Motor Vehicle

IMPORTANT NOTICE:  Effective March 1, 2020 the Clay County Treasurer's Office will require customers to provide a Bill of Sale when transferring all vehicles and trailers between private parties. 

A standard Bill of Sale form is linked below for your convenience.

Bill of Sale

MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION RENEWALS - You are not eligible to renew online unless you received a renewal notice that contained a PIN number.

All payments must possess an American Bank Association (ABA) routing number

We are unable to take payments by phone

December Truck Renewals - If your truck is licensed for 28 ton or more, you need to show your Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax payment or exemption filed with the IRS (2290).  We have the form in office or you can click the link below. You can also download the 2290 form from the IRS website. IRS Phone:  800-829-1040

Form - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2290.pdf

Instructions - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2290.pdf

Clay County Drivers License 

ALL drivers license transactions are by appointment only. Please call 712-262-2179 to book your appointment

8:00AM to 4:00PM Monday - Friday

Closed over the lunch hours from 11:15AM- 12:45PM

Knowledge test must be registered by 3:30PM

Drive tests are on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:00AM-3:30PM

Click here for documents needed for Real ID

Iowa Driver Practice Test - Motor Vehicle Division (iowadot.gov)

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) | Iowa DOT

Parent-Taught Driver Education

Fees:

• Instruction permit: $6.00
• Upgrade from Instruction permit to Special Minor Restricted License: $16.00
• Intermediate license: $8.00
• Upgrade from Intermediate to full privledge at age 17: $10.00
• Operator license $4.00/year, 8 year license- $32.00
• CDL license: $8.00/year, 8 year license- $64.00 + endorsements
• Commercial Learner's Permit: $12.00
• Photo ID: $8.00
• Duplicate license or ID: $10.00
• Motorcycle license: $2.00/year, 8 year license- $16.00

NEW LAW, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023

Effective August 1, 2023 - Any non resident of Clay County will be charged a $10 conveniece fee for issuance of a driver's license or ID card. Fee is waived if you pay property taxes to Clay County.

Property taxes

2023 Property Taxes- Payable September 2024 and March 2025

For The Time Period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Based On Valuation As Of January 1, 2023

2024/2025 Property Tax Statements were mailed out August 9, 2024

*When mailing taxes, please include all stubs

We are unable to take payments by phone

Drainage & Special Assessments are due with 1st half of property taxes

Iowa Property Tax Credit Claim

The next Clay County Tax Sale will be held Monday, June 16th, 2025 at 9:00 A.M.

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

2024 NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS  

2024 Notice to Tax Sale Publication

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 lblack@claycounty.iowa.gov or call (712) 262-2179.                                                  

About Us:

LeAnn Black Took Office: January 2019

Welcome to the Clay County Treasurer’s webpage! I would like to welcome you to the Clay County Treasurer's Office online! We are committed to provide the citizens of Clay County with courteous, friendly, and professional customer service.  We will be happy to assist you in person, on the phone or online with any questions you may have. My hope is, this website www.iowatreasurers.org will make contacting our office easier and more convenient for you.  Through this online 24/7 access, you may pay property taxes, current motor vehicle registration, access motor vehicle forms and study guide material. I invite you to our office or please feel free to contact us at 712-262-2179 if you have any questions or concerns.   We are here to help you! LeAnn Black- Clay County Treasurer