Monroe County Treasurer

Cheryl Chambers

Monroe County Treasurer

  Office Hours: 8am to 4pm

Driver's License closes at 3:30 daily

Please be considerate and arrive by 3:45 pm for vehicle transfers

Effective January 1, 2022: A bill of sale is now mandatory across the state of Iowa

per the Iowa Department of Revenue when transferring titles.

Iowa Code Section 321.13 already allows county treasurers to request a bill of sale, and many counties already follow this section.  Monroe County will join other counties and require a bill of sale beginning January 1, 2020.  The bill of sale should include the seller’s name, buyer’s name, make of vehicle, year of vehicle, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), date of sale, purchase price and signature of both the buyer and seller.  This information can be hand written on a piece of paper or you can contact our office and we can get you one. See the link below for a generic bill of sale.

The Iowa State County Treasurer’s Association (ISCTA) along with the Iowa Department of Revenue (IDR) are trying to validate vehicle purchase prices, which have a direct impact on the State’s Road Use Tax Fund.  The IDR is making the bill of sale a best practice for all Iowa counties in 2020, this will make all Iowa counties more consistent. The ISCTA Executive Board and county treasurers are trying to be proactive and require the bill of sale prior to it being mandated by the IDR.  This is a change for Monroe County residents. However, I believe it will be beneficial for all parties involved.

Click here to print: VEHICLE BILL OF SALE

2023 Tax Sale Terms and Conditions

2023/2024 Property Tax Statements were mailed August 16th, 2023

1st half is due September 1, 2023

2nd half is due March 1, 2024

For your convenience you can pay online, via mail or in our dropbox on the west side of the courthouse.

If you are paying online with an e-check you will need a "pin" number--it is located in the upper right hand corner of your statement and is referred to as your receipt number or you may call the office @ 641-932-5011 and we will get the number for you.

Pay Online:

Mastercard, Visa, Discover and e-Check are accepted for Internet Transactions. Please be advised that a service fee will be charged when making an internet payment.  

NEW!!!  Secure Drop Box is located at the west entrance to the courthouse

There will be a $30.00 returned check fee on any returned payments.

Pricing Policy for property tax parcel information.

 REAL ID Driver’s License   For help determining the documents you will need to bring with you, please click here.

• Written Tests:  In office 8:30am to 3:00pm 
  • Instruction Permit tests can be done at home for now!  Go to www.iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/service-selector to find out more.  
    
  • Motorcycle
  • CDL Testing you need to be here by 2:30pm
• Albia High School Students now have the ability to register in the High School Office to take the online Operator Instruction Permit Test.  See the school office for testing times and location.Click here for the link to the IDOT'S website for helpful information and the online practice test option.
• Drive Tests: Drive tests are given on Thursdays. Please call the office to make an appointment.
• For Driver's License Records Questions or Driving Record Information please call Ankeny at 515-244-8725 or Ottumwa at 641-682-4855. You also have the ability to go to the IDOT's website and send an email or do a Live Chat with an IDOT Employee.  To access the Live Chat option you will need to click on the "Driver's License Information"  on the right hand side of the screen.  Click here to be directed to the IDOT"s website.
• Real ID Driver's License and Non-Operator ID Cards---Click here for helpful information on how to obtain a Real ID
  • RealID deadline extended to May 2025 

Holiday Closings:

Contact Information:

• Phone.......................(641) 932-5011 
• Fax...........................(641) 932-5351
• Email........................ cchambers@monroecounty.iowa.gov
• County Website...........www.monroecounty.iowa.gov
• Office Staff
  • Driver's License Deputy.............Jill Lathrop                jlathrop@monroecounty.iowa.gov
  • Motor Vehicle Deputy.............Faith Powless                fpowless@monroecounty.iowa.gov 
  • Tax Deputy............................Gail Gutcher                ggutcher@monroecounty.iowa.gov         

Our Location:

Monroe County Treasurer’s Office
10 Benton Ave E
Albia Iowa 52531

There is a handicapped entrance located on the South Side of the courthouse for your convenience. There is also an elevator for your use as we are located on the second floor of the courthouse.