Humboldt County Iowa

Office Staff
Jana Bratland-Treasurer
Elaine Schultz- Deputy Treasurer
Kerry Anderson- Motor Vechicle Deputy
Pam Kirsch- Driver's License Deputy
Lori Merrill- Clerk

Office Hours
Office Hours: 8:00 - 4:30 Monday - Friday
Titles & Registrations: 8:00 - 4:00 Monday - Friday
Driver's License: 8:30 - 4:00 Monday - Friday
Written Tests : 8:30 - 3:00 Monday - Friday
Car Drive Tests: Fridays by appointment
Motorcycle Drive Tests: Fridays by appointment

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Pay Vehicle Registrations                   Pay Taxes Online

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Vehicle Renewals:

Starting February 2, 2010 customers with delinquent registrations will be able to renew online.  This will begin with customers who had vehicles expire in December 2009.  There are some exceptions:

• Vehicles with personalized or special emblem plates may not be renewed online after the second month after the expiration.  (Ex: If the plate's registration month is December, you cannot renew the vehicle online after February 28th.)
• A vehicle registration cannot be renewed online after the 8th month of penalty.  (Ex: If the plate's registration month is December, you will not be able to renew online after September 30th.)

Any vehicles that expired prior to December 2009 will need to be renewed in the office.

• Half year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible for online renewal at this time.
• Fire fighter plates cannot be renewed online.
• If you have SR22 or have outstanding debts to the Clerk of Court, Department of Revenue or owe child support you will not be able to renew online.

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     2009 Tax Sale Info

W-9

FYI's regarding Humboldt County Property Taxes...

• Pay taxes by Friday, May 29, 2009 to not be published in the newspaper
• Pay taxes by 4:00 pm, Friday, June 12, 2009 to not be sold at Tax Sale
• No taxes will be collected in the office or on the Internet, Monday, June 15, 2009 

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December Truck Renewals - Remember if your truck is licensed for 28 ton or more, you need to show your Federal Heavy Vehicle Use Tax payment or exemption filed with the IRS (aka 2290).  We have the form in our office otherwise you can download it from the IRS website.

Form - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f2290.pdf

Instructions - http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/i2290.pdf

The IRS office in Fort Dodge is located at 1728 Central Ave.  Phone 515-576-1744

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Firefighter License Plates - To apply for Firefighter plates or to renew your Firefighter plates, you need to get a Firefighter License Plate Application from your fire chief.  This needs to be done every year!

http://www.iamvd.com/ovs/plates/firefighter.htm

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Our Location
Humboldt County Treasurer's Office
203 Main Street
Dakota City, IA 50529

Handicap parking is located on the northeast corner of the court house. There is a handicap entrance on the east side of the building. This leads directly to the elevator. our office is on the first floor.