THE BENTON COUNTY TREASRUER'S OFFICE IS OPEN FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S LICENSES BY APPOINTMENT ONLY AND ONE PERSON PER APPOINTMENT, UNLESS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A MINOR. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY EITHER CALLING 319-472-2450 OR EMAILING US AT BCTREAS@BENTONCOUNTYIA.GOV . IF EMAILING PLEASE STATE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND A PHONE NUMBER. DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ALSO. MOTOR VEHICLE APPOINTMENTS WILL BE ONLY TO TRANSFER TITLES. ALL RENEWALS AND TAX PAYMENTS WILL NEED TO BE EITHER MAILED, LEFT IN THE DROP BOX OR PAID ON LINE. MOTOR VEHICLE CUSTOMERS WILL BE ALLOWED 2 TRANSACTIONS PER DAY. CUSTOMERS MUST WAIT OUTSIDE UNTIL THEY ARE CALLED FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT. EACH CUSTOMER WILL BE SCREENED AND MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING.
FOR PERMIT SERVICES PLEASE FOLLOW THE SKIP THE TRIP LINK BELOW. IF YOU ARE OVER 18 PLEASE FOLLOW THE RENEWAL LINK TO RENEW ELIGIBLE LICENSES ONLINE. FOR AN INTERMEDIATE LICENSE OR TO UPGRADE FROM AN INTERMEDIATE LICENSE TO A FULL LICENSE PLEASE FOLLOW THE UNDER 18 LINK. FOR OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS REMOVING RESTRICTIONS AND OBTAINING MINOR SCHOOL PERMITS SEE THE REMOTE ISSUANCE SECTION BELOW.
SKIP THE TRIP:
https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/skip-the-trip
ONLINE RENEWAL:
https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/driverslicense/RenewalandReplacementRequirements
6 MONTH EXTENSION
https://iowadot.seamlessdocs.com/f/ApplforTempExtensionofLicense
Bill of Sale Required for Transferring Vehicle Titles Beginning January 1, 2020
Effective January 1, 2020, the Benton County Treasurer's Office will require customers to provide a bill of sale when transfering titles to motor vehicles between private parties. A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required froma dealership.
The Iowa State County Treasurer's Association (ISCTA) inconjuction with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) aim to substaniate 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. Benton 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, year, VIN of the vehicle along with the buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price and seller's signature.
Please check the "Special Closings" and "Holiday Closings" at the end of the "Office Hours Section" below for more information.
THE BENTON COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICE IS OPEN FOR MOTOR VEHICLE AND DRIVER'S LICENSE. IT WILL BE APPOINTMENT ONLY AND ONE PERSON PER APPOINTMENT, UNLESS APPOINTMENT IS FOR A MINOR. APPOINTMENTS MUST BE SCHEDULED BY EITHER CALLING 319-472-2450 OR EMAILING BCTREAS@BENTONCOUNTYIA.GOV. PLEASE STATE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND A TELEPHONE NUMBER. DRIVER'S LICENSE TESTING IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY ALSO. MOTOR VEHICLE WILL BE APPOINTMENT ONLY TO TRANSFER TITLES. ALL RENEWALS AND TAX PAYMENTS MUST BE MAILED, DROPPED IN OUR DROP BOX OR PAID ONLINE. MOTOR VEHICLE CUSTOMERS WILL BE ALLOWED 2 TRANSACTIONS PER DAY. ALL CUSTOMERS MUST WAIT OUTSIDE UNTIL THEY ARE CALLED FOR THEIR APPOINTMENT. EACH CUSTOMER WILL BE SCREENED AND MUST WEAR A MASK WHEN ENTERING THE BUILDING.
Welcome to Benton County, IA
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The 2020/2021 Benton County Property Taxes are now available.
Certified by the Auditor to the Treasurer on 8/10/20 at 8:00AM.
These taxes are for the January 1st, 2019 Valuations,
covering the time period of July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020.
These taxes are payable September 2020 and March 2021 and
for July 1st, 2019 through June 30th, 2020.
Tax Statements will be mailed out in the next few weeks.
Thank You
Pay Property Taxes Pay Vehicle Renewals 
Accepted On-Line Payment Methods-eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions.
Property Tax Payments: 2020/2021 Payable Taxes are available for viewing and payments. Partial payments can be made on current taxes and mobile home taxes. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept partial payments on Tax Sales and Special Assessments. Please contact us for further information.
Vehicle Renewals:
Motor Vehicle Renewals became available online April 1, 2004; delinquent vehicle renewal became available in February 2010! Your secure PIN number is noted on your vehicle renewal notice. Situations that are ineligible for online renewal (i.e. no PIN shows on notice) include unpaid fines or judgements through court system or DOT or DOR, half year licenses and apportioned vehicles. You may also have problems if you moved after renewal notice was produced but before you actually renewed. We continue to pursue these and other ideas to make the online system even more useable for you.
* Returned e-Check Fee Notice *
If using e-Check (electronic funds transfer), please be advised a surcharge of $20 will be assessed for a dishonored check, draft or order as prescribed in Iowa Code 554.3512
2020 Tax Sale Information
NEW FOR 2020- ON LINE TAX SALE!!!!!
The 2020 Tax Sale has been suspended due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please check back for any updates.
2019 Tax Sale Terms and Conditions
2019 Tax Sale Registration (Fillable PDF)
2019 W9 Tax Form (Fillable PDF)
2019 Tax Sale Bidder Authorization Form (Fillable PDF)
Statement of Trade Names (Fillable PDF)
2019 Benton County Tax Sale Listing (PDF) (1)
2019 Tax Sale Stats
Tax Sale Information
2018 Tax Sale Publication Listing PDF
2018 Tax Sale Stats
2017 Tax Sale Information
2017 Tax Sale Publication Listing
2017 Tax Sale Stats
2016 Tax Sale Information
2016 Tax Sale Publication Listing
2016 Tax Sale Statistics
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Office Hours
Motor Vehicle Titling & Registration & Property Tax Collection
Monday thru Friday 8am-4:30pm
Driver’s License Issuance:
See hours listed below.
Does your license fly???
All Iowans with current licenses or ID's, click here for information on obtaining a REAL ID before October of 2021!
What is a REAL ID?
Passed by Congress in 2005, the REAL ID Act enacted the 9/11 Commission's recommendation that the Federal Government “set standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver's licenses.” The Act established minimum security standards for state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting for official purposes licenses and identification cards from states that do not meet these standards. States have made considerable progress in meeting this key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission and every state has a more secure driver's license today than before the passage of the Act.
Driver’s License Hours
VINTON-BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Monday thru Friday
8:30am until 4:00pm
Treasurer’s Office
(enter in the west door, first office to your right)
Written tests must be started before 3:30pm
ALL CDL WRITTEN TESTS MUST BE STARTED BY 3PM!!
Phone: (319) 472-2450
Driving Tests Tuesdays by appointment only
ALL drive test requires Proof of Insurance
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(See Special Closings listed below)
CAUTION: a new online drivers license renewal application became available 7-22-2013 thru the DOT website https://mymvd.iowadot.gov/ . However, make sure you are on the Official DOT site; there have been numerous reports of customers attempting this online renewal and not realizing they were on a bogus site that charges fees and does NOT renew the license.
Motor Vehicle Titling & Registration & Tax Collections
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Special Closings
Holiday Closings
Monday, February 15, 2021-President's Day
Monday, May 31, 2021-Memorial Day
Monday, July 5, 2021- Independence Day
Monday, September 6, 2021- Labor Day
Thursday, November 11, 2021-Veteran's Day
Thursday & Friday November 25 & 26, 2021-Thanksgiving
Friday, December 24, 2021 - Christmas Eve
Friday, December 31, 2021- New Years Eve
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Contact Information |
Property Tax:
Phone: (319)472-2439
Fax: (319)472-2913
Motor Vehicle:
Phone: (319)472-2450
Fax: (319)472-2913
Driver’s License:
Phone: (319)472-2450
Fax: (319)472-2913
Office Staff:
- Treasurer-Melinda Schoettmer
- Deputy Treasurer-Rose S.
- Deputy Treasurer-Joy M.
- Deputy Treasurer-Jodi B
- Clerks-
- Alex M.
- Ann S.
- Beth Geater
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Welcome to the Benton County Treasurers’ Home Page.
We hope this website, will make contacting our office easier and more convenient with access to information 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Answers to many questions can be found here as well as the ability to print many needed forms. Questions can also be submitted via e-mail at your convenience.
We provide the following services from our office: Property tax Collection, Issuance of Vehicle Titles and Registrations, and Driver License Issuance.
Our office is committed to carrying out these responsibilities while providing outstanding customer service through a process of continuous evaluation and improvement of the way in which we do business.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office at (319)472-2450 or (319)472-2439 or e-mail me at bctreas@co.benton.ia.us It is our pleasure to serve you.
Thank you for visiting us on the web. Have a GREAT DAY.
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Benton County Treasurer’s Office
111 E 4th St., Vinton, IA 52349
Enter the courthouse through the west door, we are the first door on the north side of the hall.
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