Extensions for taxes, licenses and registrations
While Iowa is in a state of Disaster Emergency, motor vehicle renewals, vehicle purchases and driver's license issuances will be suspended until such time the disaster emergency is listed. If your motor vehicle registration expired Jan. 16, 2020 or later, it will be valid until the disaster has ended. Late fees on Humboldt County property taxes due April 1 have been waived through April 30. Property taxes may be paid online, through the mail, or leaving payments in the locked drop box on the north side of the courthouse.
On April 2, Governor Reynolds updated her March 17 proclamation that waives late penalty on property tax payments through April 30. Payments must be postmarked on or before April 30, paid online at www.iowatreasurers.org on or before April 30, or dropped off in the Humboldt County drop box, located on the north side of the courthouse by the main entrance, on or before April 30, to avoid late penalties.
The Humboldt County Courthouse closed to the public at noon on March 23, due to concerns regarding COVID-19 in Iowa and surrounding states. The Treasurer’s Office staff is still working. Mail and online and drop box payments are all being processed daily. The Treasurer’s Staff is also here to answer phone calls and emails. If you have questions, call our office at 515-332-1681.
The Governor’s Proclamation of Disaster Emergency includes property taxes, motor vehicle renewals, vehicle purchases and drivers license.
If your motor vehicle registration expired Jan. 16, 2020 or later, it will be considered valid until the declared disaster has ended.
If you purchased or transferred a vehicle privately or through a dealer, you will not be required to obtain a title and registration within 30 days. This remains in effect until the declared disaster proclamation is lifted. However, it is important to carry the purchase documents/bill of sale in your vehicle until it is transferred into your name. These are important documents, it would be wise to keep your vehicle locked when not in use as they are difficult to replace.
If your driver license has an expiration date of Jan. 16, 2020 or later, you are not required to renew your driver license at this time. Your expired license will remain valid until the declared disaster proclamation ends. REAL ID has also been extended to Oct. 1, 2021.
