Motor Vehicles
NOTICE: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025
TITLE PROCESSING CHANGES
-transfer your new vehicle (car, van, or pickup), motorcycle or moped, truck-tractor, or large trailer in the county of your convenience
-replace a lost title in the county of your convenience
-add a bank loan to your title in the county of your convenience
NEW FEES
-vehicle and trailer title, replacement title, and rebuilt title fee is $35.00
-salvage title fee is $25.00
-bank loan notation fee is $20.00
-road tax fee is 5% of the purchase price + $10.00
All small trailer transfers must still be transferred in your county of residence or managing county by Iowa Law.
All vehicle registration renewals must still be paid in your county of residence or managing county by Iowa Law.
House File 674 becomes effective January 1, 2025
Vehicle Renewals
You may renew your motor vehicle(s) online as soon as you receive your renewal notice through the mail. You will be required to use your PIN found on your renewal notice. Half-year license and apportioned vehicles are not eligible for online renewal at this time.
Notice: a surcharge of $30.00 will be assessed against the maker of each dishonored check, by order of the Board of Supervisors. Section 554.3512 Code of Iowa.
Bill of Sale
A bill of sale is now required for all title transfers. For more information on selling your vehicle in Iowa, please review this Checklist and Buyer's Acknowledgment Form.
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit our FAQ for answers to common questions we receive about vehicle registrations like registering a newly-purchased vehicle and how to replace lost plates or tags.
