WELCOME TO HUMBOLDT COUNTY, IOWA!

 
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OFFICE INFORMATION

The Humboldt County Treasurer's Office is open to the public.  For Motor Vehicle or Property Tax processing you may transact your business between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  

For Driver License processing, appointments are required.  Please call the office at 515-332-1681 choose option 1 to schedule your appointment or to obtain additional information.  Written and drive tests are also being offered by appointment. Drivers' License is closed until April 2nd, 2024.

A drop box is located on the north side of the court house by the center door for your use in paying property taxes or motor vehicle renewals.  

Property taxes can still be paid

Monday, April 1, 2024

WITHOUT penalty

 

Payment Options:

You can leave tax payments in the gray Office Dropbox in the parking lot

 

Pay online at iowatreasurers.org

 

Mail your taxes in – make sure it is postmarked April 1, 2024 at the latest

 

 

2023/2024 TAXES HAVE BEEN CERTIFIED

First Half due by September 30, 2023 and Second Half due by March 31, 2024

Covers Tax Period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

Based on Valuation as of January 1, 2022

Please verify parcel information as this information is subject to change without notice.

 

 

 

                              Pay Property Taxes                                Pay Vehicle Renewals

                                                                                  

 

Bill of Sale Required for Transferring Vehicle Titles Beginning January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the Humboldt County Treasurer's Office will require customers to provide a bill of sale when transferring titles to motor vehicles between private parties.  A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required for vehicles purchased from a dealership.

The Iowa State County Treasurer's Association (ISCTA) in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) aim to substantiate vehicle purchase prices, which have a direct impact on the fees that are remitted to the State's Road Use Tax fund.

Many counties already require a bill of sale between private parties and are allowed to do so pursuant to section 321.13 of the Iowa Code.  Humboldt County will join other counties and require a bill of sale effective January 1, 2020.  The Bill of Sale should include the seller's name, make of the vehicle, year of the vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price, and signature of seller.

A bill of sale form (PDF) is available HERE.

 

Online Vehicle Renewals: 

  • Vehicles with personalized or special emblem plates may not be renewed online after the second month after the expiration.  (Ex: If the plate’s registration month is December, you cannot renew the vehicle online after February 28th.)
  • A vehicle registration cannot be renewed online after the 8th month of penalty.  (Ex: If the plate’s registration month is December, you will not be able to renew online after September 30th.) 
  • Half year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible for online renewal at this time. 
  • Fire fighter plates cannot be renewed online.
  • If you have SR22 or have outstanding debts to the Clerk of Court, Department of Revenue or owe child support you will not be able to renew online.

Accepted On-Line Payment Methods:  eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions

 Accepted Office Payment Methods:

    Motor Vehicle and Taxes:  Cash, Check, Debit, Master Card, Visa, & Discover    **Additional Debit Fee of $2.00 Credit Card Fee 2.25%

     Driver’s License:  Cash, Check, Debit, Master Card, Visa & Discover                  **Additional Card Transaction Fee of $1.50

    Notice: A collection fee of $25 will be charged on all insufficient fund checks returned for non-payment.

 December Truck Renewals - Remember 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 (aka 2290).  We have the form in our office otherwise you can download it 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


To access Humboldt County’s Website, click HERE.

To access the Humboldt County Assessor’s property information and pdf property tax statement, click HERE.


THE 2023 TAX SALE WILL BE HELD ONLINE MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2023.

NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2023

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FYI’s regarding Humboldt County Property Taxes...

  •  To avoid publication in the newspaper, pay taxes in the office before 4:00 pm, OR online before midnight Wednesday, May 31, 2023
  •  To avoid Tax Sale, pay taxes in the office before 4:00 pm, Friday, June 16, 2023 OR online before midnight Saturday, June 17, 2023
  •  No taxes will be collected in the office or online on Monday, June 19, 2023

                          

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   Drivers's License Practice Test

 

CDL Practice Tests

    

                     Driver's License/ID Renewal                               Check License/ID card Mailing Date

                     Specialty and Personalized Plate Orders               Electronic Renewal Notification

                     Mailing Address Change                                      Check CDL Certification

                     Non-Certified Driving Record                               Purchase Certified Driving Record

                     Reinstatement Requirements                              Payment of Civil Penalties


For information on Personalized and Specialty plates, click HERE.

To order a Personalized or Specialty plate, click HERE.


Office Hours

  • Property Tax:  8:00 - 4:00/ Monday - Friday
  • Titles and Registrations:  8:00 - 4:00/ Monday - Friday
  • Driver License: Monday - Friday Appointment Only Drivers' License is closed until April 2nd, 2024.
  •        Please call 515-332-1681 Option 1
  •      Written Testing: Monday - Friday Appointment Only
  •      Car Drive Tests: Appointments are required. Please call 515-332-1681 Option 1

Contact Information
 

Our Location


Humboldt County Treasurer’s Office                                                                                        

203 Main St                                                                                                                                   

Dakota City, IA  50529

Handicap parking is located on the northeast corner of the courthouse.  There is a handicap entrance on the east side of the building.  This leads directly to the elevator.  Our office is on the first floor.

 


 
Jana Pettinger
 
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Welcome to the Humboldt County Treasurer’s Office website.  It is my intention that this site provide you access to my office 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Currently you have the option of paying your current and delinquent property taxes or motor vehicle registration renewals online.

My office is located in the southwest corner of the first floor should you need to transact your business on site.  We are here to assist you in the collection of property tax payments, titling and registering vehicles and driver’s license issuance.

My staff is very knowledgeable and capable of handling your requests.  We look forward to working with you.

Jana, Kerry, Ashley & Lindsey