Treasurer of
Dickinson County
- County Population:
- 16,667
- Population Ranking:
- 45th
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The Dickinson County Treasurer's Office is committed to delivering professional, courteous and prompt service as we assist you with your property tax, motor vehicle registration and titling, driver's license and Passport photo needs. We are focused on providing you with topnotch service in person, on the telephone and online. Our office offers online payments at your convenience day or night. The Treasurer's Office is located in Dickinson County's beautiful new Courthouse near the Spirit Lake and Okoboji lake chains.
Pay online! An eCheck is cheaper than a
postage stamp - 40 cents service charge vs 46 cents postage!
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Regarding Property Taxes for 2012-2013.
Property Tax Due Dates:
The first half of property taxes is due the month of September. The second half of property taxes is due the month of March. Because March 31st falls on a Sunday in 2013, property owners will get an additional day to pay without penalty. Delinquent interest will be added on April 2nd.
Payment Information
Payments can be completed using Discover, MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and e-Checks through this Internet site by searching for your property tax information by your name or by the parcel number or by mailing the amount due, including any interest penalties, to the Treasurer's Office.
Cash, checks, eChecks, Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa, and American Express can be accepted for payment at the Treasurer's Office. A service delivery fee is applied to credit card payments and eCheck payments. Returned checks and returned e-check fees are $30.00 each.
Paying Property Taxes Online
Search for your property tax information by your name or by the parcel number.
Tax sales may NOT be redeemed over the Internet site but can be redeemed at the Treasurer's Office.
June 17, 2013 Tax Sale Registration Information
Dickinson County's next annual Tax Sale will be held on June 17, 2013. Registration information for this tax sale is available below. Registration documents and fee(s) must be returned to the Dickinson County Treasurer by 4:30 pm on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in order to participate in the tax sale.
Registration for the 2013 Tax Sale
Certificate of Existence Letter
The delinquent tax list for the June 2013 Tax Sale will be published online in late May.
Motor Vehicle Tags Renewal
Renew online with an eCheck - only a 40 cents service
charge vs 46 cents for a postage stamp!
Most delinquent tags are now able to be renewed online, starting with tags considered delinquent August 1, 2009. Contact the Treasurer's Office for assistance if you are not able to renew online.
Check out personalized license plates! They make a nice gift!
Central Issue of Driver's Licenses and Identification Cards
The State of Iowa has changed to a central issuance system for driver's licenses and identification cards. Under the new system, Iowans will continue to report to a driver's license station in the State of Iowa. Dickinson County's station is located at the Dickinson County Courthouse just inside the west door of the building next to the Treasurer's Office, open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. The application process and requirements for a license will remain the same. The costs for licenses and identification cards will remain the same. There are, however, two significant changes:
- A temporary paper license will be issued at the station and current licenses and identification cards presented for updating will be returned.
- In approximately two weeks the actual plastic license or identification card will be sent through the US Postal Service to the mailing address given. More information can be found at the Iowa Department of Transportation's website: Driver's License Central Issuance Information.
Online Driver's License Services
The Iowa Dept. of Transportation has the following online driver's license services: Signup for electronic-renewal notifications, make mailing address changes, access your driver's record, complete CDL self-certifications and medical examiner's certifications, and get reinstatement requirements. Click the above link for the Iowa DOT's myMVD website.
REAL ID-Marked Driver's Licenses and Identification
Cards
Iowa began issuing REAL ID-compliant driver's licenses (DL's) and identification cards (ID's) on January 15, 2013, in compliance with the REAL ID Act of 2005. The REAL ID Act promotes security in the issuance of DL's and ID cards and deters identify theft and fraud by requiring states to meet certain physical and procedural security standards for production and issuance of DL's and ID cards as well as insuring documentation standards are met, including proof of identity, date of birth, Social Security number, residence and lawful status or presence. REAL ID-marked DL's and ID's can be used for "official federal purposes" as well as for driving or identification. "Official federal purposes" are defined as boarding commercial aircraft, entering federal buildings that require identification and entering nuclear power plants.
For more information on REAL ID and how to obtain a REAL ID-marked card, visit: REAL ID Information.
Kris Rowley
Dickinson County Treasurer
Kris Rowley
Took office on 1/1/2007