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Effective Tuesday, August 22nd, There will no longer be Driver's License Services on Tuesdays.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover debit cards/credit cards in the office, for taxes or motor vehicle.   Fees will apply.

We accept Visa debit card (as long as it doesn't use interlink), Mastercard credit/debit card and Discover credit card in the office for drivers license.  Fees will apply.

Internet transactions are payable by : Master Card, Visa, Discover, or E-Check.  Fees will Apply.

To pay by eCheck, you will need the RECEIPT number from your tax billing statement,
or the PIN number from your motor vehicle renewal notice.

Returns for insufficient funds will be charged a fee of $30.00.

  • To pay property tax, enter your 10 digit PARCEL number, or enter your name in the correct field, in the following format:   Last name, comma, first name.   IE:  Brown, Charles
  • We are now accepting delinquent tax payments online.  If a parcel has a County Held Tax Sale, or has been Suspended, you cannot pay online, at this time.
  • Payment by 11:59 pm September 30th or March 31st will be acceptable online.
  • Motor Vehicle Tag Renewal Available Online.  Click on the Vehicle Tags above.  You may not renew online if you owe fines, child support, or need SR 22 insurance.  You will need the PIN number from your renewal notice to pay online.

DRIVERS LICENSE:  

Drivers Licensing 8:00 to 4:00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in Office, written test prior to 3:30 pm.

Drive test given Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 - 10:30 am and 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

Drive test given Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30 pm.

Motorcycle Drive tests only Wednesday at 9:00 am weather permitting.
CDL written tests prior to 3:30 pm.
CDL drive tests are not available.

MOTOR VEHICLE:

Effective January 1, 2020 A Bill of Sale will be required for all transactions.
Title transfers need to be in office by 4:00 p.m.

2023 Tax Sale Information- The O'Brien County Tax Sale will begin at 9:00 a.m., on Monday, June 19, 2023.  The sale will be conducted at the O'Brien County Courthouse. Bidders shall place their bids online.  Bidders need not be present at the courthouse.  Please click on the following link for additional information.

FY 22-23 NOTICE TO TAX SALE PURCHASERS 2023

If you wish to attend the sale in person, a computer will be available on a first come, first serve basis.  Please note, all bids must be placed online.  Live bids will not be accepted.

O’Brien County Treasurer
2nd Floor Courthouse
155 S Hayes Ave PO Box 310
Primghar IA 51245

Phone: 712-957-3210
Motor Vehicle: 712-957-4185
Driver License: 712-957-3208
Fax: 712-957-0015

Hours:
Office Hours:
8:00 - 4:30 / Monday - Friday
Title transfers by 4:00 pm

Driver License:
8:00 - 4:00 / Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Drivers License written testing:
8:00 - 3:30 / Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Drive Test given:
Monday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 to 10:30 and 1:30 - 2:30
Wednesday 1:30 - 2:30

Motorcycle Drive Tests:
9:00 am Wednesday Morning, weather permitting

E-mail
Treasurer or Tax: mhattermann@obriencounty.iowa.gov
npetitt@obriencounty.iowa.gov

Motor Vehicle/Drivers License:
lscroggin@obriencounty.iowa.gov
bscroggin@obriencounty.iowa.gov
aplagge@obriencounty.iowa.gov

Staff:
Missy Hattermann, Treasurer
Natosha Petitt, Tax Deputy
Laura Scroggin, Motor Vehicle Deputy
Brooke Scroggin, Driver's License Deputy
Angela Plagge, Driver License/MV  Clerk

Holidays:

January 2nd, New Year’s Day

February 20th, President’s Day

April 7th, Good Friday

May 29th, Memorial Day

July 4th, Independence Day

September 4th,  Labor Day

November 10th, Veterans Day

November 23rd and 24th, Thanksgiving

December 25th, Christmas

January 1st, 2024 New Year's Day