Welcome to Fayette County, Iowa

 

Experience The Convenience - Pay Online!


 

 

 >>Pay Property Taxes

>>Pay Your Vehicle tags

Discover, MasterCard, Visa are accepted for online payments.  E-checks are another method of online payment where payment is transferred directly from your bank account.  Be advised that e-checks returned due to insufficient funds will be assessed an additional $20.00 fee.
 

The 2013 Tax Sale is scheduled for 10:00 AM on June 17, 2013

2013 Tax Sale Bidder Information and Registration Forms

IRS Form W-9


Motor Vehicle

 

 West Union Only:

    • Monday through Friday
    • Hours:  8:00 to 4:00
    • Drop Box Available 24 hours a Day
    • Telephone: (563) 422-3798
    • Fax: (563) 422-3855
    • E-mail:  treasurer@co.fayette.ia.us

Click Here to Renew Your Vehicle Registration Online 
Not all vehicles qualify for online payment.  The renewal notice that was mailed contains a PIN that is required to complete the online payment.

  

Drivers License 

Including ID Cards and Handicap Parking Permits

  • West Union - Four days per week
      • Monday - Wednesday - Thursday - Friday
      • Hours:  8:00 to 3:30
      • Written Tests until 3:00
      • Drive Tests by Appointment
      • Service is closed on Tuesdays
      • Telephone: (563) 422-3798
      • Fax: (563) 422-3855
      • E-mail:  treasurer@co.fayette.ia.us

    Oelwein - (Oelwein Community Plaza)

      • Tuesday only
      • Hours:  9:00 to 3:00
      • Written tests until 2:15 
      • Drive Tests by Appointment (At this time CDL drive tests are not available in Oelwein)
      • Telephone: (319) 283-4080
      • Fax: (319) 283-4080
      • E-mail:  treasurer@co.fayette.ia.us

     

     Property Tax

     West Union Only:

      • Monday through Friday
      • Hours:  8:00 to 4:00
      • Drop Box Available 24 hours a Day
      • Telephone: (563) 422-3787
      • Fax: (563) 422-3855
      • E-Mail:  treasurer@co.fayette.ia.us

    Click here to pay property taxes online.

    To sign up for Homestead, Military, or Family Farm property tax credits, please contact the Assessor’s Office.

     

    Additional information regarding taxes and property values can be found at www.fayette.ia.promap.com

      

Contact Information


    • Property Tax: 563-422-3787
    • Motor Vehicle: 563-422-3798
    • Driver License (West Union): 563-422-3798
    • Driver License (Oelwein - Tuesday Only): 319-283-4080
    • Fax: 563-422-3855
    • Email: treasurer@co.fayette.ia.us
    • Fayette County Website: www.fayettecountyiowa.org
       

 Holiday Closings

 

Presidents Day - Monday, February 20, 2012
Memorial Day - Monday, May 28, 2012
Independence Day - Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Labor Day - Monday, September 3, 2012

Veterans’ Day - Monday, November 12, 2012
Thanksgiving -  Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, 2012
Christmas - Monday & Tuesday December 24 & 25, 2012
New Year's - Tuesday, January 1, 2013

 

Our Location

  

Fayette County Treasurer’s Office
114 N Vine St
PO Box 273
West Union, IA  52175

The Treasurer’s Office is located on the second floor of the courthouse, to the left from the stairs or to the right from the elevator.

A drop box is located by the East door of the courthouse and is available 24 hours a day.

 

Kyle Jacobsen, Treasurer

Population - 20,880


Did you know Fayette County...

 

Was organized in 1850

 

 

Covers approximately 720 square miles or 460,800 acres

 

 

Chose West Union as the county seat in 1851

 

 

Built the first courthouse in 1857 which was destroyed by fire in 1872

 

 

Built the second courthouse in 1874 which was destroyed by fire in 1922

 

 

Built the current courthouse in 1924 at a cost of approximately $300,000.00

 

Maintains over 1,130 miles of roads including more than 217 miles of paved roads

 

 

Maintains over 320 bridges with a span of 20 feet or more

 

 

Processes over 7,100 motor vehicle titles each year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011 Summary of
Vehicle Registrations

Cars & SUVs          15,718
Trucks                       8,236
Semi Tractors             231

Motorcycles             1,285
Mopeds                         152

Trailers                      6,061

Motorhomes                 173
Campers                        861
Private Buses                 19

Total Vehicles         32,736