Welcome To Lucas County

News From Your Treasurer:

 

You can update your CDL Medical Card online, by visiting the DOT Website.  

 

SKIP THE TRIP is available in the Chariton School District.  You can take your permit test at CMS or CHS!  Once you pass, come see us with your documents and a parent or guardian. 

 
 
 
Beginning February 1st, 2020, a Bill of Sale will be REQUIRED to transfer ownership of ALL vehicles and trailers.
 
The Bill of Sale needs to include:
- Purchase Date
- Purchase Price
- Year, Make and VIN of vehicle/trailer
- Seller(s) signature(s)*
- Buyer(s) signature(s)*
 
*Signatures do NOT need to be notarized.
 
This change is being made to comply with Chapter 34 of the Iowa Administrative Code. The code can be found using this link: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/aco/arc/5782c.pdf
 

General Information:

Discover, Mastercard, and Visa are accepted for Internet and In-Office Transactions.  E-Check is also accepted for Internet Transactions.

The following fees will be applied:
PIN Debit - $2.00 flat fee
Credit Card -  2.25% of transaction
eCheck - $0.25 flat fee

A $30.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.

Scheduled and Recurring Property Tax Payments:

We are pleased to offer one-time scheduled tax payments and recurring monthly property tax payments through this website.  Payments can be scheduled using either a credit card or e-check.  For additional information click here or call (641 ) 774-5213 opt 5. 

About Us:

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Hanna Gwinn

Took Office: January 2016

Lucas County is located in South Central Iowa.  The County Seat of Chariton is located about 50 miles Southeast of Des Moines, Iowa.  

Chariton is the home of the Hy-Vee Food Stores and their main distribution warehouse.  Chariton is also the home to Johnson Machine Works, a family owned business that has been in the community since 1904. 

Lucas County has several beautiful parks with bike, hiking, and equestrian trails, along with camping sites.  

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POPULATION - RANKING
8,634 - 85th

 

Hours

  • Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 / Monday - Friday
  • Salvage and Dealer titles will not be completed after 3:30
  • Driver License: 8:00 - 3:30 / Monday - Friday
  • Driver License Skills Testing: Tuesday & Thursday By Appointment 
  • Motorcycle Skills Testing -  Seasonally on Mondays @1:30 By Appointment

Holiday Closings for 2023

New Year’s Day - January 1st, 2024
President's Day - February 19th, 2024
Memorial Day - May 27th, 2024
Independence Day - July 4th & 5th, 2024
Labor Day - September 2nd, 2024
Veteran’s Day - November 11th, 2024
Thanksgiving - November 28th-29th, 2024
Christmas Day - December 25th, 2024
 
 

Contact Information

Location


Lucas County Treasurers’ Office:
916 Braden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049

Mailing Address:
916 Braden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049

Handicap access is located on the South Side of the building.