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Frequently Asked Questions

Driver's License

How can I contact the Iowa Driver and Identification Services?
How can I obtain a manual in order to study for the written operator test?
I have misplaced my Iowa license. How can I get a duplicate?
Where can I obtain the study material for the CDL School Bus Endorsement?
Where do I find out information regarding the Hazardous Material Endorsement?
How can I pay for my driver license?

Motor Vehicle

How can I contact the Iowa Department of Transportation, Office of Vehicle Services?
How do I change my mailing address?
How do I sell my vehicle in Iowa?
How does the state determine the amount of my registration fees?
I am a new Iowa resident. How do I register and title my vehicle?
I have lost my validation sticker. Where do I go to obtain a new one?
I have lost one of my license plates. Where do I go to get a replacement plate?
What does the name connector "and", or "or" mean on the face of my vehicle title as it relates to selling my vehicle?
When can I renew my plates?
Where can I renew my vehicle registration?
Where do I find a guide to license plates on the State website?
Where do I go to get a refund on my plates?
I have moved and registered my vehicle in a different state. How can I apply for a refund for the unused registration in Iowa?

Property Tax

Can I make a partial payment on my property taxes?
How do I add or change a mailing address for my tax statement?
How do I understand my property tax statement?
I am going to be moving my mobile home to another location; do I need a tax clearance form?
I just purchased this property and I am now being told that I am responsible for the full years taxes. How can this be?
I mailed my payment on the due date and now I am getting a balance due statement for delinquent taxes. Why?
I thought my mortgage company paid my taxes?
Is there help available for elderly or disabled property owners?
What happens if my taxes are not paid by the due date?
What should I do if I receive a tax statement on a home I recently sold?
What should I do if my delinquent taxes are sold at tax sale?
Have you been personally served or received a Notice to Redeem From Tax Sale stating that you have ninety days to redeem the parcel from tax sale?
When are my taxes due?
When do I receive a property tax statement?
Where can I get the latest information about my property?
Why do I have to pay penalty and interest when I never received a statement?
Why were special assessment statements mailed to me?
County Courthouse 612 Court St.
Harlan, IA 51537
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Closed Holidays
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