Clayton County Treasurer

Linda Zuercher
Took Office 11/13/2012

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COVID-19 Update: We encourage customers to continue to pay motor vehicle renewals and property taxes online, by mail or at our drop box.

Motor Vehicle & Property Tax - A limited number of appointments will be available for transferring ownership of vehicles if it cannot be completed by other means. Please call 563-245-1807 for assistance.

Driver’s License - We will start taking calls for appointments on May 20th. Appointments will be required! Call 563-245-3200 

Visitor Requirements - Appointments are required, one visitor per household, and screening of visitors will happen at the door. Visitors will have their temperature taken at the door following the screening questions. The public is required to wear a properly fitting mask that covers their mouth and nose to their appointment.

Pay Online:

Discover, Mastercard, Visa and e-Check are accepted for Internet Transactions. When paying property taxes please search by name OR parcel number. A $20.00 returned check fee will be assessed on any payments returned due to insufficient funds.

Scheduled and Recurring Property Tax Payments:

We are pleased to offer one-time scheduled tax payments and recurring monthly property tax payments through this website.  Payments can be scheduled using either a credit card or e-check.  For additional information, call (563) 245-1807. 

Tax Sale Information:

The 2019 Clayton County Tax Sale was held on Monday, June 17th, 2019.  Adjourned Tax Sales are held any business day following the annual Tax Sale in which there are bidders present and there are parcels available for sale. 

Office Hours:

Property Tax & Motor Vehicle Services 
Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Driver's License Services
License Issuance: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Written Tests: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Drive Tests: Appointments preferred - Call (563) 245-3200 to schedule

Payment Methods Accepted in the Clayton County Treasurer's Office:

• Cash (U.S. Currency Only)
• Credit Cards (Service delivery fee applies)
• Debit Cards (Service delivery fee applies)
• Checks, Money Orders or Cashier's Checks possessing an American Bank Association (ABA) routing number

Holiday Closings:

Contact Information:

• Property Tax..............(563)-245-1807
• Motor Vehicle............(563)-245-1807
• Driver’s License..........(563)-245-3200 -For assistance determining the documents you will need to bring with you, please click here.
• Fax.............................(563) 245-1808
• Email..........................
• County Website...........https://www.claytoncountyia.gov/
• Office Staff
  • County Treasurer – Linda Zuercher
    Motor Vehicle Deputy – Cathy White
    Property Tax Deputy – Audrey Tschirgi
    Universal Deputy – Josie Fettkether
    Driver's License Deputy – Larita Hamlett
    Driver's License Deputy – Sandy Ashline

Our Locations:

Property Tax & Motor Vehicle Services
Clayton County Courthouse
111 High St. NE, Suite 101
Elkader, IA 52043

Driver's License Services
County Office Building
600 Gunder Road NE, Suite #4
Elkader, IA 52043