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New Law Effective January 1, 2025 following fees will increase by $10.00:
- Title fee currently $25.00 = new fee $35.00
- Salvage title fee currently $15.00 = new fee $25.00
- SI notation currently $10.00 = new fee $20.00
- Fee for new registration currently 5% purchase/lease = new fee 5% purchase/lease + $10.00
New Law Effective July 1, 2023 - If you are NOT a Winnebago County Resident:
- A $10.00 Convenience Fee will be added for issuance of a driver's license or an identification card
- Fee must be paid with cash as a separate transaction
- Fee is waived if you pay property taxes in Winnebago County
DRIVER'S LICENSE ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT CLICK HERE
OR
CALL 641-585-2322 OR 641-585-4430.
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY WEBPAGE
Read more from the IDOT. https://iowadot.gov/mvd/vehicleregistration/registering-a-vehicle
2023 TAXES ARE NOW AVAILABLE
Payable September 2024 and March 2025
Taxes are for the time period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024
Based on Valuation of January 1, 2023
WHEN MAILING PAYMENTS PLEASE INCLUDE ALL TAX STUBS.
WE DO NOT TAKE PAYMENT BY PHONE AND WE DO NOT HAVE A DROP BOX.
Internet Payments Accepted: Discover, MasterCard, Visa, eCheck,
Debit Cards with MasterCard and Visa Logo
Payment Methods Accepted in the Winnebago 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
- NO two party checks are Allowed
- Checks MUST be made payable to Winnebago County Treasurer only
2025 Delq Tax Sale
2025 Tax Sale Information - The 2024 Winnebago County Tax Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, June 17, 2024. The Sale will be conducted at the Winnebago 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:
NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2025 2024 W-9 FORM
If you wish to attend the sale in person, a limited number of computers will be available on a first come, first serve basis. 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 julie.swenson@winnebagocountyiowa.gov, or denise.white@winnebagocountyiowa.gov, or call (641) 585-2322.
MARCH 2025 PROPERTY TAX INSTALLMENT ARE NOW DUE.
DRAINAGE AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS WILL BE INCLUDED ON THE REAL ESTATE BILLING STATEMENT AND PAYABLE IN SEPTEMBER WITH THE FIRST HALF TAXES.
REMINDER:
2ND Half Property Taxes & Mobile Home Taxes
ARE DUE BY MARCH 31, 2025
APRIL 1st postmarks will be returned for interest.
- If you escrow, please look over your tax statement as specials and drainage assessments are included on your statement. NOT all escrow companies will pay these assessments.
- Be sure to double check your account number you enter when paying online.
- There is a $30.00 return charge for any kind of return on your payment.
Property Tax Information:
Pay Property Taxes
If you opt to pay your property tax by eCheck you will be asked to enter a receipt number as your PIN number. Your receipt number is located in the bottom right hand corner of your tax statement.
You must search the payment engine by last name or parcel number only do not include the District.
Current tax payments are due September 30, 2024 for the 1st half and March 31, 2025 for the 2nd half. Late payments will accrue interest at 1.5% per month.
Be sure to double check your account number you enter when paying online.
There is a $30.00 return charge for any kind of return on your payment.
You can now access the Assessor Property Information on each parcel from Step 3 of the property tax application.
For more information on property in Winnebago County click here
Vehicle Registration Information:
Click here for BILL OF SALE Application: which ARE REQUIRED ON ALL MOTOR VEHICLE PURCHASES
When renewing your vehicles either by mail or in the office please include your renewal notice with payment.
Pay Your Vehicle tags
Your renewal notice must contain a PIN number to renew online. If you have a vehicle that a Heavy Use Tax Form is required the first installment cannot be paid online,(this is an enhancement that will be available in the future.) Fire Fighter Plates, State Stops, and County Stops cannot be paid online.
Drivers License Information:
You may renew 30 day before and 60 days after your birthdate.
Drivers License is by appointment- call 641-585-5387
Driver License Knowledge Testing must be started by 3:30.
Drive tests Monday - Friday by appointment call 641-585-5387. Proof of vehicle insurance is required.
**ATTENTION CDL HOLDERS** - Federal regulations require you to bring proof of citizenship or lawful presence to renew or upgrade your CDL. Please call our office at 641-585-5387 to determine the documents you will need to bring with you.
For assistance determining the documents you will need to bring in for Drivers License please click here.
Veteran Designation:
Iowa Veterans can now add a Veteran designation to their drivers license or nonoperator identification cards. PLEASE NOTE, this designation can only be added when the license or identification card is being renewed, or if you are being issued for the first time. We will need your DD214 to have this added to your drivers license or identification card. Please share this post to help spread the word to Veterans.
Please note that Driver License transactions can be paid by check, cash, or credit cards. Fees do apply to credit cards.
NOTICE: PLEASE BE ADVISED A SURCHARGE OF $30.00 WILL BE ASSESSED FOR ALL DISHONORED CHECKS, AND E-CHECKS RETURNED FOR INCORRECT ACCOUNT INFORMATION AS PRESCRIBED IN IOWA CODE 554.3512
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Tax and Motor Vehicle and Drivers License: LAST TRANSACTION WILL BE AT 4:00*
Driver License: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Driver License Written Testing: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- You must arrive no later than 3:30 p.m. to ensure time to complete the test and be issued a credential.
Car Drives: Monday - Friday BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
- ALL drive test require Proof of Insurance
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS FOR 2025
- January 20 Martin Luther King Day
- February 17 President's Day
- May 26 Memorial Day
- July 4 Independence Day
- September 1 Labor Day
- November 11 Veteran's Day
- November 27 Thanksgiving Day
- November 28 Day after Thanksgiving
- December 24 Christmas Eve
- December 25 Christmas Day
- January 1 New Year's Day
Contact Information
Our Location:
Winnebago County Treasurers’ Office
126 S Clark
Suite 4
Forest City, IA 50436
The Treasurers’ Office is located on the 2nd floor of the new addition of the courthouse.
For Handicapped Accessiblility enter from the west side of the courthouse parking lot through the new additon. Take the elevator to the 2nd floor. The Treasurers’ office is located just around the corner of the elevator.
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