Treasurer of Buchanan County, IA
Welcome
You have stopped by the Buchanan County Treasurer's webpage giving you service 24/7. You can make payments for property taxes and motor vehicle registrations. Payment on the web allows use of Discover, MasterCard, Visa and e-Check is acceptable. A $30.00 returned check fee would be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.
We hope that you can visit Buchanan County and enjoy some of the historic sites. The county seat is Independence, "America's Fame is in our Name".
We are the home of the Great Horse Racing Era. The many sites include: Wapsie Pinicon Mill, sitting five stories high on the dam of the Wapsie Pinicon River. This mill was put together with wooden pegs.
The refurbished Independence Train Depot is also located here. This was elevated and moved two blocks away next to Hwy 150 an inch at a time. An engine and a caboose are also on the property. The Tourism Committee is now housed there.
A home that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which also sits on the riverside, is now a tourist attraction. Many other historic homes are still in the area today.
In recent times an Agri-Business Center has been erected on a site on the edge of town. This area also includes a One Room Schoolhouse, theater and hotel.
The staff of Buchanan County Treasurer's office is here to assist in any questions you may have and we look forward to welcoming you so that you will feel you are home.
Online Payments
IowaTaxAndTags.org provides the ability to pay property taxes and vehicle tag renewals online.
*Current and delinquent (excluding tax sales)
Property Tax – The tax year begins July 1, with the first half payable before October 1, without penalty. The second half payments are due March 31, with penalty attaching April 1.
Discover, Mastercard, Visa and eCheck are accepted for Internet transactions.
Motor Vehicle Renewals – Vehicle registration renewals can be process during the calendar month before expiration month, the calendar month of expiration, or the calendar month after the expiration month without penalty.
You are not eligible to renew online unless you received a renewal notice through the US Postal Service that contains a PIN number for online renewals.
Need an Internet access point? Try your local library.
Office Location & Hours
Buchanan County Treasurers' Office
210 5th Ave NE
PO Box 319
Independence, IA 50644
The Courthouse is located on Hwy 150 North in the downtown area
Office Hours
- Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00 | Monday - Friday
- Testing hours for Driver License are 8:00-3:30/Monday-Friday
- Drive test are 8:00-3:15/Tuesday-Thursday by appointment
Holidays
- New Year’s Day
- Presidents’ Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veteran’s Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Day after Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- one-half (1/2) day on Good Friday
- one-half (1/2) day on Christmas Eve
Please note that in addition to regular Holidays, we close at noon on the 30th of June, and the 31st of December to balance books. If the holiday falls on the weekend the adjoining weekday is celebrated.
Contact Information
Phone
- Phone: 319-334-4340
- Motor Vehicle: 319-334-2005
- Driver License: 319-334-7456
Fax
- Fax: 319-334-7454
Email: treasurer@co.buchanan.ia.us
Office Staff
- Tax Deputy - Barbara
- Motor Vehicle Deputy - Laurie
- Driver License Deputy - Betty
- Title Work - Tammy
- Auto renewals - Kim
- Driver's License - Diana
- Email Comments to: treasurer@co.buchanan.ia.us
For comments on tag renewal to: lmckay@co.buchanan.ia.us
Physical Mailing Address
Buchanan County Treasurers' Office
210 5th Ave NE
PO Box 319
Independence, IA 50644
The Courthouse is located on Hwy 150 North in the downtown area.
