Welcome to Ringgold County, Iowa. Enjoy online payment options for your convenience!

 

Debra A. Cannon
Treasurer

Took Office 01/04/2010

County Population 4,894

 

 

 

Welcome to Ringgold County, Iowa. Enjoy online payment options for your convenience!

            

  

Response to COVID-19:
2018 Taxes were due by March 31, 2020 -  Governor Reynolds extended the temporary suspension of penalties and interest for delayed property tax payments until July 31, 2020.    Penalty began August 1, 2020. 

 

  2nd INSTALLMENT OF 2019 PROPERTY TAX IS DUE BY 3/31/21 

Note** Delinquent 2018 tax is NOT included in the amount due on your 2019 tax statement.  Check the box to the right side center of your statement to see if you still have tax due for prior taxes.

 Did you know you can make partial payments on taxes*?  Partial payments may be made in office, online or by mail at your convenience

(*Tax Sales and Special Assessments must be paid in full)

IMPORTANT TAX SALE INFORMATION

 The June 15, 2020 Tax Sale was cancelled by Governor Emergency Proclamation due Covid 19.   Any tax remaining unpaid for the tax year 2018 will be sold in a combined tax sale with 2019 tax to be held June 21, 2021.    

2019 Tax Sale Information

Pay Online:

Discover, Mastercard, Visa and eCheck are accepted for Internet Transactions

Service Fees Apply   Lower Fees Effective 1/1/2020   E-Check .25 |  Credit Card 2.25% | Debit Card $2.00

Property Taxes:  When paying by eCheck you will be asked to enter a receipt/bill number as your PIN.  Your receipt number can be found at the bottom of your tax statement in bold print or at the top on your payment stub.    Partial payments are acccepted.  Delinquent taxes can now be paid online, however tax sales cannot be redeemed online. 

*NOTICE* Motor Vehicle:  EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020 A BILL OF SALE IS REQUIRED ON ALL TRANSFERS.  Forms are available on the home page of this site under Motor Vehicle or available in office.  A handwritten Bill of Sale will be accepted and must include Date of Sale, Amount, Vehicle Description including Year, Make, Model and VIN.  Seller signatures will be required. Please contact us to handle transfer by mail or drop box.  

To renew online you must enter your pin number from your renewal notice or audit number from your current registration (lower left section of registration).  You will not be able to renew online if you owe Department of Revenue fines, child support, or need SR22 insurance.

                                                                                  * Returned Item Notice *

A $30 return fee will be assessed on any return payments, including online e-checks, per Iowa Code 554.3512.

  • Motor Vehicle & Property Tax hours:  8:00 - 4:00 / Monday - Friday
  • Drivers License ISSUANCE AND PERMIT TESTING  8:00 - 1:00   2:00 - 3:45 / Monday -
    Friday.
  • If coming to Iowa from another state please be aware you will  need to provide your official birth record (not a hospital copy) or passport, your actual social security card, two pieces of mail verifying your Iowa address and, if married or divorced, documentation verifying change of name (i.e. marriage certificate, court document stating change of name).  To avoid inconvenience, please call ahead if you have questions.  For further assistance determining the documents you will need to bring with you, please click here.
  • CDL renewals: Effective July 8, 2015 you need to bring your birth certificate at the first renewal beyond that date.
  • Driver License Written Testing:  8:00 - 3:45 / Monday - Friday  Please bring required paperwork - call if questions!
  • Click this link to take the practice test now!  http://www.iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/iadrivertest.html
  • Car Drives Only - No Motorcycles - Tuesday 9:00 - 3:00 by appointment only  

Holiday Closings:

  • President's Day - Monday, February 15
  • Memorial Day - Monday, May 31
  • Independence Day - Monday, July 5
  • Labor Day - Monday, September 6
  • Veterans Day - Thursday, November 11
  • Thanksgiving - Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26
  • Christmas - Friday, December 24
  • New Year's - Friday, December 31 

Contact Information:

Ringgold County Treasurer’s Office
109 W. Madison St, Suite 200
Mount Ayr, IA 50854

The Handicap Parking and entrance is located on the West side of the Courthouse.  All must use the west entrance to the building as the other doors are locked for security.  You may exit the building through any door.