Welcome To O'Brien County

News From Your Treasurer:

O'Brien County Court House is closed Friday, January 12, 2024, due to weather.

 

Effective Tuesday, August 22nd, There will no longer be Driver's License Services on Tuesdays.

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

  FY 22-23 NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2023

If you wish to attend the sale in person, a computer will be available on a first come, first serve basis.  Please note, all bids must be placed online.  Live bids will not be accepted.

General Information:

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover debit cards/credit cards in the office, for taxes or motor vehicle.   Fees will apply. 

We accept Mastercard credit/debit card and Discover credit card in the office for drivers license.  Fees will Apply.

Internet transactions are payable by : Master Card, Visa, Discover, or E-Check.  Fees will Apply.

To pay by eCheck, you will need the RECEIPT number from your tax billing statement, 
or the PIN number from your motor vehicle renewal notice.

Returns for insufficient funds will be charged a fee of $30.00.

  • To pay property tax, enter your 10 digit PARCEL number, or enter your name in the correct field, in the following format:     Last name, comma, first name.   IE:  Brown, Charles
  • We are now accepting delinquent tax payments online.  If a parcel has a County Held Tax Sale, or has been Suspended, you cannot pay online, at this time.
  • Payment by 11:59 pm September 30th or March 31st will be acceptable online.
  • Motor Vehicle Tag Renewal Available Online.  Click on the Vehicle Tags above.  You may not renew online if you owe fines, child support, or need SR 22 insurance.  You will need the PIN number from your renewal notice to pay online.

 

DRIVERS LICENSE:

Drivers Licensing 8:00 to 4:00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday in Office, written test prior to 3:30 pm.

Drive tests given Monday, Thursday and  Friday 9:00 - 10:30 am and 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

Drive tests given Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 pm only.

Motorcycle Drive tests only on Wednesday at 9:00 am weather permitting.

CDL written tests Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday prior to 3:30 pm.

CDL drive tests are not available.

 

MOTOR VEHICLE:

Effective January 1, 2020 A Bill of Sale will be required for all transactions.

Title transfers need to be in office by 4:00 p.m.

About Us:

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Marcella (Missy) Hattermann, Treasurer

 
POPULATION 14,015 (2020)

Welcome to the O’Brien County Internet Payment Site. 
O’Brien County is the home of Black Soil, some of the best in the State of Iowa.  
Our communities are:
Archer, 
Calumet, 
Hartley,
Paullina,
Primghar,
Sanborn,
Sheldon,
Sutherland.

Visit our county Website:
www.obriencounty.org

 

Hours

  • Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM / Monday - Friday
  • Title transfers need to be in office by 4:00 PM
  • Driver License only: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Driver License Written Testing: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM / Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
  • Drive tests given Monday, Thursday and Friday  9:00 AM - 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM- 2:30 PM 
  • Drive tests Wednesday 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Only
  • Motorcycle Drive Tests - 9:00 am Wednesday Morning, weather permitting.

 

2024 Holidays:

January 1st, New Year’s Day

February 19th, President’s Day

May 27th, Memorial Day

July 4th, Independence Day

September 2nd,  Labor Day

November 11th, Veterans Day

November 28th and 29th, Thanksgiving

December 24th, Christmas Eve

December 25th, Christmas 

January 1st, 2025 New Year's Day

 

Contact Information

Office Staff:

  • Treasurer - Marcella (Missy) Hattermann 
  • Tax Deputy - Natosha Petitt
  • Motor Vehicle Deputy-Laura Scroggin
  • Driver's License Deputy - Brooke Scroggin
  • Driver License/MV  Clerk - Angela Plagge

 

  • Phone: 712-957-3210
  • Motor Vehicle: 712-957-4185
  • Driver License: 712-957-3208
  • Fax: 712-957-0015

 

 

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Location


O’Brien County Treasurer
2nd Floor Courthouse
155 S Hayes Ave PO Box 310
Primghar IA 51245