Treasurer

Welcome to the Tama County Treasurer's website. We hope this will provide you with the information you need and make contacting us easier and more efficient.

We collect property taxes for real estate parcels, mobile homes, and special assessments. We respond to tax inquiries, Elderly Tax Credit Program and conduct the annual tax sale for the collection of delinquent taxes. The last day to pay the 2nd half of property taxes without a penalty is March 31st, 2026. Your options for payment are in office, by mail (be sure to have it postmarked by the due date), or you can also pay your taxes online at iowatreasurers.org

We issue vehicle titles, vehicle registrations, and collect all vehicle fees for residents of Tama County. We process vehicle transactions, respond to telephone inquiries, provide service to walk-in customers, collect fees, and mail renewal notices to vehicle owners. You can pay your motor vehicle fees online at iowatreasurers.org.

Our Driver's License Department provides services by appointment Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. We do not provide knowledge tests after 3:30 PM. Drive tests are conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. We issue and renew licenses/IDs, administer knowledge tests, and drive tests. We do not conduct CDL or motorcycle skills tests.

This Office is also responsible for the financial administration, banking services, cash management, and investments for the county. We manage the distribution of collections to schools, cities, and all other taxing agencies.

It is our goal to provide quality customer service to the residents of Tama County through all our departments and be prudent and responsible in managing the financial assets of the county. Please tour our website for additional information about this office.

Sincerely,
Amanda Kriegel, Tama County Treasurer

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