Welcome to Lyon County, IA  

Experience The Convenience -

     Pay Online Not In Line!

News From Your Treasurer:

      
NEW INFORMATION FOR CUSTOMERS WHO DO NOT RESIDE IN LYON COUNTY:
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023, customers who DO NOT reside in Lyon County will be
assessed a $10 convenience fee for the issuance or renewal of a driver's license or non-operator's
identification card unless they pay property taxes in Lyon County and are able to provide proof of
payment.  THIS $10.00 CONVENIENCE FEE MUST BE PAID BY CASH.  (Iowa Code 321M.9)
 
 PASSPORTS:
              The U. S. Dept. of State has authorized the tax dept. of the Treasurer's office to accept
passport applications on their behalf.  U.S. citizens may apply for their passports at our office, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm, without an appointment.  Visit the official website - www.travel.state.gov - for forms, documentation required, fees and other valuable information. (2 checks are needed for payment)
 
         SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION:
  LOCAL BRANCH LINK           GENERAL LINK
 

2023/2024 PROPERTY TAXES

ARE AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PAYMENT

 >>Pay Property Taxes

Sign up to receive an email reminder when your property taxes are due by using the link below. 
 
You can also now access the Assessor Property Information on each parcel from Step 3 of the property tax application.  

 For assessor information, please use Beacon.  Beacon provides extensive information on parcels located in Lyon County.  Please use link below:

BEACON

TAX SALE - MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2024

Delinquent property taxes must be paid by 4:30 pm, May 31, 2023 to avoid newspaper publication.

Delinquent property taxes must be paid by 4:30 pm, June 16, 2023 to not be sold at Tax Sale.

Delinquent property taxes can be paid using the internet site thru June 15, 2023.

     TAX SALE NOTICE TO ONLINE PURCHASERS 2023

2023 Publishing Tax List

(The above listing shows delinquent parcels as of 6/6/2023.  Please use the above Beacon link for tax payment information.)    

     NO PARCELS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ADJOURNED SALE.

Click on the link below for a listing of remaining parcels available at our Adjourned Tax Sale, which will be conducted daily through our office - NOT online, until everything is sold. You must be registered to purchase.  If you have not registered for the online tax sale and wish to purchase, please contact our office for further information. 

 >>Pay Your Vehicle tags

Vehicle Renewals: 
 You are eligible to renew online if you received a renewal notice through US Postal Service that contains a PIN NUMBER.  Renewals for half year license, apportioned vehicles, and specialized plates requiring annual documentation are NOT eligible for online renewal at this time. Also, if SR22 Proof of Insurance is required or you owe state or county debts, you are NOT eligible for online renewal at this time.  ( This is an enhancement that will be available in the future!!)

WONDERING WHAT LICENSE REGISTRATION WILL BE ON A VEHICLE YOU WANT TO PURCHASE? CLICK HERE!!!   

(Enter mvpublic for both the user name and password. Click on "dealer inquiry" found in the upper left  hand corner under the "tools" tab.  On the left hand side, click on "weight and list price calculator" and enter the year, make and model OR the vehicle identification number (VIN) )

 

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

       Cash or check payments accepted in the office. 

       Visa, Mastercard and Discover debit/credit cards are accepted in the office for taxes or   motor vehicle payments. (fees will apply)

       Internet transactions are payable by: eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa (fees will  apply)

Any transaction returned for insufficient funds will be charged a fee of $30.00.

 

DRIVERS LICENSE

Drivers License written testing is from 8:00 - 3:30

Test your knowledge of the rules of the road for the State of Iowa.  The practice tests have been created by the Iowa DOT to provide new drivers with the foundation to safely meet their responsibilities on the road and to remind all drivers of safe driving habits. Click Here to Take the Driver's license practice test - just like the real test!

Renew your drivers license online! Click here for more information.

General Information:

About Us:

 

 

Michele Stewart

Lyon County Treasurer

I would like to welcome you to the Lyon County Treasurers’ Home Page!  It is our goal to provide you with the information you need to contact us and to conveniently conduct business with this office 24 hours a day - 7 days a week.  The main areas of operation for the Treasurer’s office are the collection of property taxes for all real estate, mobile homes and special assessments in Lyon County, the issuance of vehicle titles and registrations and the collection of all vehicle fees for the residents of Lyon County, the issuance and renewals of driver’s licenses, and is also responsible for financial administration, banking services, cash management and investments for the county. The US Dept of State has authorized the tax office to accept passport applications from US citizens on their behalf. 

We strive to provide quality and courteous customer service to the residents of Lyon County and to anyone doing business with any of the departments of the Lyon County Treasurer’s Office.

Please visit us again!

Michele Stewart
Lyon County Treasurer

POPULATION - RANKING
11,752 - 68th

 

Hours

Office Hours:   

        Tax

           8:00 - 4:30  Monday - Friday

        Passport Services

           8:30 - 2:30 Monday - Friday 

        Motor Vehicle

           8:00 - 4:00  Monday - Friday           

        Driver's License

           8:00 - 4:00  Monday - Friday

            (written test prior to 3:30) 

 

    Holidays that the office will be closed are:

             New Years Day

             Presidents Day

             Memorial Day

             4th of July

             Labor Day

             Veterans Day

             Thanksgiving

             Friday after Thanksgiving

             Christmas Day

Contact Information

  • Contact Information

     

    Office Staff:

    • Tax Deputy:

                  Stacy Knobloch

    • Chief Deputy/Motor Vehicle Deputy:

                  Cheryl Bos

    • Drivers License Examiner:

                  Hedy Kruger

    • Clerk:

                  Jamie Kelly 

     

Location


Lyon County Treasurer’s Office
206 S Second Ave, Ste 106 & Ste 107
Rock Rapids, Iowa 51246

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