Clayton County

Treasurer

Linda Zuercher

Took Office 

11/13/2012

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 You may pay motor vehicle renewals and property taxes online, by mail or at our drop box.

Motor Vehicle & Property Tax - Loacated in the Courthouse,  111 High St NE Elkader.                                                      Available on a first come first serve basis 8:00 to 3:50.

Driver’s License -  Located at the County Office Building, 600 Gunder Rd Elkader.                                                          Available on a first come first serve basis. CLOSED DAILY - Noon to 12:30.           Appointments required for Drive Tests call 563-245-3200.

Property Tax & Motor Vehicle Services available at the Courthouse

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM          Phone Number:  563-245-1807                                                                                                                             Fax Number:  563-245-1808

Mailing address is:     

Property Information is available HERE

Review requirements for registering a vehicle HERE

Order Personalized Plates HERE

2025 TAX SALE WILL BE ONLINE

2024 Clayton County Tax Sale Terms and Conditions 

Driver's License Services available at the County Office Building                   

          APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED for Drive Tests ONLY - call 563-245-3200                                

Office Hours:  Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM        CLOSED DAILY Noon - 12:30 PM

Mailing address is:   

   Review documents required for a driver license or identification card HERE                                                                                                            

Payment Methods Accepted in the Clayton County Treasurer's Office:

• Cash - US Currency Only
• Credit Cards - Service fee of 2.35% of total due applies
• Debit Cards - $2.00 service fee per transaction
• Checks, Money Orders or Cashier's Checks possessing an ABA routing number
• A $20 fee is assesed on all returned payments

Holiday Closings:

Office Staff Contact Information:

• County Treasurer - Linda Zuercher    lzuercher@claytoncountyia.gov 
• Motor Vehicle Deputy - Cathy White    cwhite@claytoncountyia.gov 
• Property Tax Deputy - Audrey Tschirgi    atschirgi@claytoncountyia.gov      
• Driver License Deputy - Crystal Cumberland   ccumberland@claytoncountyiagov    
• Driver License Deputy - Alison Mueller  amueller@claytoncountyia.gov
• Driver License Deputy - Madison Sylvester  msylvester@claytoncountyia.gov  
• County Website...........https://www.claytoncountyia.gov/