**Please Note** Beginning September 2023, customers wo do not reside in Benton County will be assessed a $10 convenience fee for driver's license services unless they pay property taxes in Benton County.  This will be verfied by looking up the property tax payment if proof is not provided.  Collection of the convenience fee is pursant to Iowa Code 321M.9.  

** Driver's License will be closed April 4-5, 2024.

** Motor Vehicle will be closed April 18-19, 2024.  (Please note that no title transfers or vehicle renewals will be processed at this time). 

 

The Benton County Treasurer's Office will continue to require appointments for all driver's license, identification card services and all testing. , but will no longer require appointments for motor vehicle or property tax services.  Appointments for driver's license services can be scheduled  at www.bentoncountyia.gov or by calling 319-472-2450.  NO TESTING CAN BE SCHEDULED ON LINE!  In order to continue to provide a safe enviroment, it is crucial that we limit the number of customers in the courthouse.  To do this, you are strongly encourage to renew your vehicles and pay property taxes through the mail, online, over the phone or through our drop box.  If you would like a receipt for property taxes, please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with your payment.  Please free to call our office at 319-472-2450 if you have questions. 

 

***NEW HOURS***

Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:00pm  Title Transfers

Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm  Motor Vehicle Renewals and Property Tax Collections

Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:00pm  Driver's License by Appointment Only

 

***2023 ONLINE TAX SALE***

 

2023 Tax Sale Information- The 2023 Benton County Tax Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 19, 2023.  The sale will be conducted at the Benton County Courthouse and bidders shall place their bids online.  Bidders need not be present at the courthouse.  Please click the following link for additional information: 

PLEASE NOTE:  THE DELIQUENT TAX LIST WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ONLINE TILL AFTER MAY 22, 2023.  YOU MUST REGISTER TO GET THE MOST CURRENT LISTING.  THE DELILQUENT TAX LIST WILL BE POSTED IN THE MAY 30, 2023 EDITION OF THE VINTON EAGLE AND May 31, 2023 EDITION OF THE VINTON LIVEWIRE. 

NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2023   

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 bctreas@bentoncountyia.gov , or call (319) 472-2450.

 

 

 

 

FOR PERMIT SERVICES PLEASE FOLLOW THE SKIP THE TRIP LINK BELOW.  IF YOU ARE OVER 18 PLEASE FOLLOW THE RENEWAL LINK TO RENEW ELIGIBLE LICENSES ONLINE. FOR AN INTERMEDIATE LICENSE OR TO UPGRADE FROM AN INTERMEDIATE LICENSE TO A FULL LICENSE PLEASE FOLLOW THE UNDER 18 LINK. FOR OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS REMOVING RESTRICTIONS AND OBTAINING MINOR SCHOOL PERMITS SEE THE REMOTE ISSUANCE SECTION BELOW.

 

Bill of Sale Required for Transferring Vehicle Titles Beginning January 1, 2020

Effective January 1, 2020, the Benton County Treasurer's Office will require customers to provide a bill of sale when transfering titles to motor vehicles between private parties.  A bill of sale or purchase agreement is already required from a dealership.

The Iowa State County Treasurer's Association (ISCTA) inconjuction with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) aim to substaniate vehicle purchase prices, which have a direct impact on the fees that are remitted to the State's Road Use Tax Fund.

Many counties already require a bill of sale between private parties and are allowed to do so pursuant to section 321.13 of the Iowa Code.  Benton County will join other counties and require a bill of sale effective January 1, 2020.  The Bill of Sale should include the seller's name, make, year, VIN of the vehicle along with the buyer's name, date of sale, purchase price and seller's signature.

 

 

Welcome to Benton County, IA

Treasurer

Experience The Convenience: Pay Online!

 

The 2021/2022 Benton County Property Taxes are now available. 

Certified by the Auditor to the Treasurer on 8/8/22 at 8:00AM.

These taxes are for the January 1st, 2021 Valuations,

covering the time period of July 1st, 2021 through June 30th, 2022. 

 These taxes are payable September 2022 and March 2023.

 

         

                                        Pay Property Taxes                        Pay Vehicle Renewals                                                             

Accepted On-Line Payment Methods-eCheck, Discover, MasterCard and Visa are accepted for Internet transactions.

Property Tax Payments:   Payable Taxes are available for viewing and payments.  Partial payments can be made on current taxes and mobile home taxes.  Unfortunately, we are unable to accept partial payments on Tax Sales and Special Assessments.  Please contact us for further information.

 

 

Vehicle Renewals: 

Motor Vehicle Renewals are available online.

Your secure PIN number is noted on your vehicle renewal notice. Situations that are ineligible for online renewal (i.e. no PIN shows on notice) include unpaid fines or judgements through court system or DOT or DOR, half year licenses and apportioned vehicles. You may also have problems if you moved after renewal notice was produced but before you actually renewed. We continue to pursue these and other ideas to make the online system even more useable for you.
 

 * Returned e-Check Fee Notice *

If using e-Check (electronic funds transfer), please be advised a surcharge of $30 will be assessed for a dishonored check, draft or order as prescribed in Iowa Code 554.3512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Office Hours
 
   Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:00PM  Title Transfers
   Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm  Motor Vehicle Renewals and Property Tax Collections
   Monday thru Friday 8:30am-4:00pm  Driver's License by Appointment Only
 
 
 
 

Does your license fly?

All Iowans with current licenses or ID's, click here for information on obtaining a REAL ID before MAY 7, 2025!

 

**Please Note** Beginning September 2023, customers who do not reside in Benton County will be assessed a $10.00 convenience fee for driver's license services unless they pay property taxes in Benton County.  This will be verified by looking up the property tax payment if proof is not provided.  Collection of the convenience fee is pursuant to Iowa Code 321M.9. 

Driver’s License Hours

BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Monday thru Friday

8:30am until 4:00pm

Treasurer’s Office

(enter in the west door, first office to your right)

All Testing is by appointment only

Written tests must be started before 3:30pm

ALL CDL WRITTEN TESTS MUST BE STARTED BY 3PM!!

Phone:  (319) 472-2450

Driving Tests Tuesdays by appointment only

ALL drive test requires Proof of Insurance

 

SKIP THE TRIP:

 

ONLINE RENEWAL:

 

 
Motor Vehicle Titling & Registration & Tax Collections
 
      Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:00pm  Title Transfers
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm  Motor Vehicle Renewals
Monday thru Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Property Tax Collections
 
 

Special Closings 

DRIVER'S LICENSE (only) Closed April 4-5, 2024

 

MOTOR VEHICLE Closed April 18-19, 2024.

*Please note: No title transfers or vehicle renewals will be processed at this time.

 

 Holiday Closings

January 15, 2024-Martin Luther King Day

 May 27, 2024-Memorial Day

 July 4, 2024- Independence Day

September 2, 2024 Labor Day

November 11, 2024-Veteran's Day

November 28 & 29, 2024-Thanksgiving

December 24, 2024 Close at Noon for Christmas Eve

December 25, 2024 - Christmas 

January 1, 2025 - New Years

 
Contact Information
Property Tax:
     Phone:        (319)472-2439
     Fax:            (319)472-2913
 
Motor Vehicle:
     Phone:         (319)472-2450
     Fax:             (319)472-2913
 
Driver’s License:
     Phone:         (319)472-2450
     Fax:             (319)472-2913
 
 
 
Benton County Web Site:   www.bentoncountyiowa.org
Office Staff:

 

  • Treasurer-Melinda Schoettmer
  • Deputy Treasurer-Rose S.
  • Deputy Treasurer-Joy M.
  • Deputy Treasurer-Jodi B.
  • Deputy Treasurer-Ann S.
  • Deputy Treasurer-Beth G.
  • Deputy Treasurer- Ariane G.
 
 

Email comments to:   bctreas@bentoncountyia.gov

 

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 Welcome to the Benton County Treasurers’ Home Page.

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

Answers to many questions can be found here as well as the ability to print many needed forms. Questions can also be submitted via e-mail at your convenience.

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

Our office is committed to carrying out these responsibilities while providing outstanding customer service through a process of continuous evaluation and improvement of the way in which we do business.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the office at (319)472-2450 or (319)472-2439 or by email at bctreas@bentoncountyia.us 

Thank you for visiting us on the web.  Have a GREAT DAY.


 

Benton County Treasurer’s Office
111 E 4th St., Vinton, IA  52349
Enter the courthouse through the west door, we are the first door on the north side of the hall.