Treasurer of Dickinson County, IA
Welcome
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.
The 2011-2012 property taxes were certified to the Dickinson County Treasurer’s office on August 16, 2011, and are now available to view and make payments online. The tax statements were mailed out August 25, 2011. The billing process was delayed this year due to the prolonged state budget process which wrapped up on June 30, 2011. The due dates will remain the same for both first and second half payments – September 2011 and March 2012. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your patience as the tax statements are finished up.
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. 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:
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A temporary paper license will be issued at the station and current licenses and identification cards presented for updating will be returned.
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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
Kris Rowley
Dickinson County Treasurer
Online Payments
Dickinson County’s next annual Tax Sale will be held on June 18, 2012. Registration information for this tax sale will be available in May, 2012. For information regarding the tax sale held last summer on June 20, 2011, please see below.
IowaTaxAndTags.org provides the ability to pay property taxes and vehicle tag renewals online.
*Current and delinquent (excluding tax sales)
The 2011-2012 property taxes were certified to the Dickinson County Treasurer on August 16, 2011, and are now available online! Click Pay Property Taxes above to begin the process. The tax statements were mailed out August 25, 2011. The delays in this year’s property taxes were due to the prolonged state budget process which completed June 30, 2011. The payment dates remain the same – the first half is due in the month of September 2011 and the second half due in the month of March 2012.
Online Payments Information
Payments can be completed using Discover Card, MasterCard, Visa and e-check through this Internet site or by mailing the amount due, including any interest penalties, to the Treasurer’s Office.
Cash, checks, eChecks, Discover Card, MasterCard and Visa can be accepted for payment at the Treasurer’s Office. A service delivery fee is applied to credit card payments and eCheck payments. A cash discount is applied to eCheck payments. Returned checks and returned e-check fees are $30.00 each. Tax sales may NOT be redeemed over the Internet site but can be redeemed at the Treasurer's Office.
Search for your property tax information by your name or by the parcel number. You will need your receipt number to complete the transaction. This is found in the lower left hand corner of the tax bill stub and also in the lower right hand corner of the tax bill immediately proceeded by the tax year.
You are eligible to renew online if you have received a renewal notice through the U.S. Postal Service containing the PIN number for online renewals. 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! Personalized Plates
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Dickinson County's Monday, June 20, 2011 Tax Sale Information
2011 Dickinson County Tax Sale Guidelines and Registration
W-9 Form for 2011 Tax Sale Registration
Letter to Investors regarding Designation of Agent for Service of Process
2011 Dickinson County Delinquent Taxes List
Please Note
Properties due March 31, 2011 and not sold at the annual tax sale on June 20, 2011, will be offered for sale at adjourned tax sales held the third Monday of each month until all the parcels are sold. Please check with the Treasurer’s Office for more information.
Office Location & Hours
Dickinson County Treasurer's Office
1802 Hill Avenue, Suite 1101
P.O. Box AD
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
All county offices are now located at the new Courthouse. Parking is available for the public on the west side of the Courthouse off Highway 71, and along the east side on Hill Ave. The Courthouse entrance is located on the west side of the building near the public parking. The east entry is also now open. The grand opening for the Courthouse was held on June 14, 2009, with a dedication service and placement of a time capsule. The Courthouse is open from 8 A.M. till 4:30 P.M.
Office Hours
- Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 | Monday - Friday
We can help you with Property Tax payments, Motor Vehicle Registration and Titling, Driver's License Services and Passport photos. Taxes and Motor Vehicle Registrations can be paid Online at anytime.
For added convenience in making payments, the Treasurer's Office has a drop box located at the entrance of the Courthouse on the north side of the door. Payments made in cash must be made during normal office hours at the Treasurer's Office.
The Driver's License Station is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 A.M. -- 1:00 P.M. and from 2:00 P.M. -- 4:00 P.M. Written Driver's License exams will be offered till 3:00 P.M. Driving tests can be scheduled between 9 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. by calling the Driver's License Station at 336-6277 or the Treasurer's Office at 712-336-1205, extension 1206.
The State operated DOT Super Station in Spencer is open Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. and Saturdays at 8 A.M. until 1 P.M.
The State of Iowa has changed to a central issuance system for driver’s licenses and identification cards. Driver's License Central Issuance Information
Passport photo services are available at the Dickinson County Treasurer's Office and the Dickinson County Driver's License Station Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 4:30. The cost is $10.00 for two photos or $15.00 for four photos. The wallet-sized U.S. Passport Card is now available for people traveling by land and sea between the United States and Mexico, Canada, the Caribbean and Bermuda. It is not valid for international travel by air. Citizens applying for both Passport Books and Passport Cards will need to submit four photos.
The Treasurer's Office is closed for county observed holidays which include: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.
Contact Information
- Phone: 712-336-1205
- Fax: 712-336-6275
- Dickinson County Website: www.co.dickinson.ia.us
- Office Staff:
- Motor Vehicle Deputy - Julie Lande
- Tax Deputy - Jackie Carpenter
- Driver's License Deputy - Michelle Caskey
- Office Assistant - Bea Reiter
- Office Assistant - Patricia Andersen
- Office Assistant - Emily Bossard
- Office Assistant - Christina Ostovic
- Driver's License Assistant - Beverly Sill
Email Comments to: krowley@co.dickinson.ia.us
Physical Mailing Address
Dickinson County Treasurer's Office
1802 Hill Avenue, Suite 1101
P.O. Box AD
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Links
Dickinson County Assessor’s Website
Dickinson County Trails website
Explore Okoboji community news and information -- http://www.exploreokoboji.com/information.asp
Iowa Counties Real Estate Web Portal
Iowa Department of Revenue forms including disabled and elderly credit forms
Iowa Department of Revenue rent reimbursement and other forms
Iowa Dept of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division
Iowa Dept of Transportation Office of Driver Services
Iowa Dept of Transportation Office of Vehicle Services
State of Iowa General Assembly Iowa Code Lookup
