Kelly Busch

Union County Treasurer

Took Office June 23, 2008

The Treasurer is responsible for collection of taxes and other fees for state, county, city, school districts, community colleges, and other taxing bodies such as townships and fire districts.

The County Treasurer’s Office is responsible for all motor vehicle transactions and issues drivers license and CDLs.

Dates to remember from the Treasurer’s Office

• March 1 – Second-half of property taxes due.
• March 31 – The second half of property tax is due by March 1st of each year.  Late interest will accrue starting April 1st unless the last day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then taxes become delinquent the second business day of April.
• July 1 – First day of Fiscal Year
• September 1 – The first half of property tax is due by September 1st of each year.  Late interest will accrue starting October 1st, unless the last day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, then taxes become delinquent the second business day of October.
• September 30 – Last day to pay first-half of property taxes without penalty at the Treasurer’s office.  Mail-in payments must be post-marked by September 30.

We are now scheduling appointments for Driver's License and ID services. 

Union County tax statements for July 1, 2019 thru June 30, 2020 payable in September 2020 and March 2021 are now available. You can access a copy of your statement by clicking view statement after accessing your parcel information. 

How Is Your Property Tax Calculated 

Kelly Busch, Union County Treasurer via email at kbusch@unioncountyiowa.org or phone 641.782.1710

Pay Online

Discover, Mastercard, Visa and e-Check are accepted for Internet Transactions. When paying property taxes by parcel number please enter the parcel number which appears on your tax statement. A $30.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.

Driver's License

Does your license fly? Beginning October 1, 2021 if you're planning to travel by commercial plane, you must show a REAL ID compliant license or identification card at the airport, or comply with TSA by providing additional documentation including increased security checks which may cause delay.  Not sure if the REAL ID is the right choice for you? Click here to find out more.

Office Hours:

• Motor Vehicle and Property Tax: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Driver’s License: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (by appointment only - walk in customers will not be served) To schedule an appointment visit: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b44aaa723a5fc1-drivers

Holiday Closings:

Contact Information:

• Phone: 641-782-1710
• Fax: 641-782-1709
• Email:  kbusch@unioncountyiowa.org
• County Website: www.unioncountyiowa.org
• Office Staff
  • Treasurer: Kelly Busch kbusch@unioncountyiowa.org
  • Drivers License Deputy: Stacey Graham sgraham@unioncountyiowa.org
  • Universal Clerk: Kayla Brown kbrown@unioncountyiowa.org
  • Universal Clerk: Christine Bristow cbristow@unioncountyiowa.org 
  • Motor Vehicle/Tax Clerk: Ellie Miller emiller@unioncountyiowa.org
  • Drivers License Examiner: Kevin Provost 

Our Location:

Union County Treasurer’s Office
300 N. Pine St
Creston, IA 50801