Accepted On-Line Payment Methods are eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa. Additional Fees Apply. (The additional fee to pay by e-Check is .25 cents.  (Less than the cost of a first class postage stamp.)  (An additional fee of 2.25% will apply to all credit card payments.)

We accept the following types of payments:  Cash (U.S. currency only), and Checks, Cashier's Checks, and Money Orders possessing an ABA routing number.  We also now offer in office debit and credit card methods of payment.  The same additional fees apply as with online payments.

Dishonored payments will be subject to a service fee of $30.00.

Property Tax:

We do not accept online Tax Sale Redemptions.  Tax Sale Redemptions must be made in the form of guaranteed funds; cash, cashier's check, or money order.  Please contact our office for the current redemption amount. 

2025 Tax Sale Information - the 2025 Crawford County Tax Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday June 16, 2025.  The sale will be conducted at the Crawford County Courthouse and bidders shall place their bids online.  Bidders need not be present at the courthouse.  Please click on the following link for additional information:

Click here to go to the online tax sale website.

If you wish to attend the sale in person, you must supply your own computer.  Wireless internet access will be available for bidders using their own laptop.  Please note, all bids must be placed online.  Live bids will not be accepted.  To obtain additional information, please email the Treasurer's Office at crawtrea@crawfordcounty.iowa.gov or call 712-263-2648.

 >>Pay Property Taxes

Vehicle Renewals:

A Bill of Sale is Now Required for all Title Transfers.  Download here: Bill of Sale 

You may renew your motor vehicle(s) online as soon as you receive your renewal notice through the mail.  You will be required to use your PIN found on your renewal notice.  Half year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible for online renewal at this time.

 >>Pay Your Vehicle tags

Drivers License: (By Appointment)

Drivers license payments may be paid by cash, check, debit card, or credit card.  (Debit and credit card payments are subject to an additional fee of $1.50 per transaction.)

There is a $25.00 fee for each CDL test given.

We also charge a $10.00 convenience fee for all out of county transactions.

We now offer a secure drop box at our East entrance for your convenience.  This box is checked several times per day.

• Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:00/ Monday - Friday
• Closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for lunch
• Driver License: 8:00 - 4:00 / Monday - Friday (By Appointment)
• Drivers License Written Testing: 8:00 - 3:30 / Monday -Friday (By Appointment)
• Car Drives: By appointment only
• Motor Cycle Drives:  Wednesdays by appointment only
• CDL Drives:  Thursdays by appointment only. ($25.00 fee for each test given)
• You must pass your written test before we will schedule you for any type of drive exam.
• Motor Vehicle office hours: 8:00 - 4:30 / Monday - Friday
• Title work: 8:00 - 4:00 / Monday - Friday

• Phone: 712-263-2648
• Motor Vehicle: 712-263-2178
• Driver License: 712-263-3439
• Fax: 712-263-3131
• Email Property Tax: treasurer@crawfordcounty.iowa.gov
• Email Motor Vehicle: dmv@crawfordcounty.iowa.gov
• Email Drivers License:  dl@crawfordcounty.iowa.gov
• Crawford County’s Website: www.crawfordcounty.org
• Office Staff:
• Chief Deputy - Ami Kesterson-Ladwig
• Motor Vehicle 1st Deputy - Kristin Clark
• Drivers License 1st Deputy - Tammy Klinker
• Motor Vehicle 2nd Deputy - Mali Bounsana
• Motor Vehicle 2nd Deputy - Megan Brown
• Deputy Driver Examiner - Lori Garrett

Our Location

Crawford County Treasurers’ Office:
1202 Broadway, Suite 7
Denison, IA 51442

Holidays we observe

New Year’s Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Third Monday in January)

President’s Day (Third Monday in February)

Memorial Day

Independence Day (July 4th)

 Labor Day (First Monday in September)

Veteran’s Day

Thanksgiving and the Friday following

Christmas Eve 

Christmas Day

 http://www.crawfordcounty.org

Welcome!  My hope is this website will make contacting our office easier and more convenient  with access to information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

We provide the following services from our office: Property tax collection, Issuance of Vehicle Titles and Registrations, and Driver License Issuance.

Our mission is to offer you, our valued citizens, friendly, courteous, and efficient service.

Please don’t hesitate to e-mail, or call us, if we might be of additional service.

Sheri Neddermeyer
Crawford County Treasurer