Vehicle Registration & Titles in Clarke County, IA
Fees for this service are set by state statute. Here's what to expect in Clarke County.
The owner “shall make application to any county treasurer for the initial registration and issuance of a certificate of title”, and “the application shall be accompanied by a fee of thirty dollars” (Iowa Code § 321.20(1)). A second section adds to it: “In addition to the fee required for the issuance of a certificate of title under section 321.20 … a surcharge of five dollars shall be required” (§ 321.52A) — the $35.00county treasurers publish. The Department of Transportation: “Iowa law requires you to title and register your motor vehicle with any county treasurer’s office within 30 days from the date you establish residency.” The annual registration fee depends on the vehicle's weight, value and age, so no total is printed here.
Where this came from
- Street address: Treasurer page gives only P.O. Box 157; the courthouse street address appears only in the site-wide footer.
Call or check the county website for the County Treasurer's office address and hours.
Contact info sourced from official county records. Always call ahead to confirm hours and payment methods before visiting.