Welcome to Decatur County, Iowa. Enjoy online payment options for your convenience!
News From Your Treasurer:
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
***Any County Transactions & Fee Increases***
HF 674, from the Iowa 2024 legislative session, has changes to Iowa code 321, effective January 1, 2025, which authorizes many vehicle ownership transactions to be processed by any county and increases fees related to vehicle title.
Any county transactions include:
-title and registration
-replacement titles
-dealer titles
-security interest notation and discharge
-salvage titles
-junking certificates
Please note that changes have been made to Iowa Department of Transportation forms. Make sure to update documents for processing January 1, 2025. New fillable forms are located on the Iowa DOT website, www.iowadot.gov and under the forms tabs.
The following fees have increased by $10.00:
Initial title fee - was $25.00 - new fee $35.00
SI notation - was $10.00 - new fee - $20.00
Fee for new registration - was 5% purchase/lease - new fee - 5% purchase/lease + $10.00
You can read the full house file 674 at www.legis.iowa.gov, or contact our office should you have any questions.
General Information:
Vehicle Renewals:
You are eligible to renew online if your renewal notice contains a PIN # which you will use for online renewal, UNLESS you owe fines, child support, or need SR22 Insurance.
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**Please be advised - a surcharge of $30 will be assessed for a dishonored check, draft, E-check or order as prescribed in Iowa Code 554.3512
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Accepted On-Line Payment Methods - eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions.
Accepted In-Office Payment Methods - Cash(U.S. currency only), Checks, Money Orders, Cashier's Check, Credit Cards and Debit Cards - Service Fees Apply for Credit and Debit Cards!
NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARD PAYMENTS ACCEPTED OVER THE PHONE!!
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About Us:
Decatur County Treasurer
Janet Pierson
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Took Office: 01/01/2019 |
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Hours
***PLEASE NOTE - APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED FOR DRIVER'S LICENSE SERVICES.***
To schedule an appointment for Driver's License Services, please call 641-446-4321.
- Motor Vehicle and Property Taxes:
- Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (closed for lunch 12pm - 1pm)
- Drivers License:
- By appointment only, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
- Written Tests
- By appointment only, Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Drive Tests
- By appointment only. No exceptions!
- Motorcycle Drive Tests
- Not Available
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2025 COUNTY HOLIDAYS
New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1
President's Day - Monday, February 17
Good Friday - Friday, April 18
Memorial Day - Monday, May 26
Independence Day - Friday, July 4
Labor Day - Monday, September 1
Veterans Day - Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27
Day After Thanksgiving - Friday, November 28
Christmas Eve- Close At Noon - Wednesday, December 24
Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25
Day After Christmas - Friday, December 26
New Year's Day - Thursday, January 1, 2026
Contact Information
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Property Tax: 641-446-4321
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Motor Vehicle: 641-446-4321
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Driver's License: 641-446-4321
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Fax: 641-446-8216
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County Website: www.decaturcountyiowa.gov
OFFICE STAFF:
Janet Pierson - Treasurer
dec-tre@grm.net
Deena Hendrix-Andresen - Deputy Treasurer
deenaandresen@gm.net
Samantha Horton - Motor Vehicle/Tax Deputy
samanthahorton@grm.net
Lacy Richardson - Drivers License Issuance
lacyrichardson@grm.net
Location
Decatur County Treasurer's Office
207 N. Main St.
Leon, IA 50144
*Our office is on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse.
***The handicap entrance is located on the North side of the Courthouse.***