Treasurer

Welcome to the Mahaska County Treasurers webpage. 

Drivers License is by Appointment 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m..  We often have same day, or next day appointments.  To book an appointment for Drivers License call 641-673-9521. 

Motor Vehicle (Auto Department) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.   Please complete a Bill of Sale with every motor vehicle ownership change, and trailer ownership change.  Attach the completed Bill of sale with every vehicle sale/purchase and attach it to the title at the time of transfer.  A BILL OF SALE is now REQUIRED as of January 1, 2022 in Mahaska Co., per the Iowa Department of Revenue mandating the Bill of Sale requirement statewide January 1, 2022.  You may find a general Bill of Sale HERE

Property tax 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 

Property Tax : 641-673-5482
Pay Property Tax Online
Payments may also be made in our office M-F 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, by mail or by payment drop box located outside of the Auto Department door. 

Motor Vehicle : 641-673-4618
Pay Vehicle Renewals Online
Payments may also be made in our office M-F 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, by mail, or by payment drop box located outside of the Auto Department door.*

*Payment Drop box available outside of Auto department door 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Dealers may also utilize the drop box for titlework.  Please make payments payable to: Mahaska County Treasurer

MAIL to:
Mahaska County Treasurer
106 S 1st Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

Drivers License : 641-673-9521
Book Drivers License Appointment

General Information

Office Hours

• Tax Department: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Motor Vehicle (Auto Dept): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Driver's License: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday by APPOINTMENT
  • Written Exam:M-F by APPOINTMENT 
  • Car Drive Test: TUESDAY MORNING - by APPOINTMENT ONLY (mask optional)
  • Motorcycle Drive Test: THURSDAY MORNING - by APPOINTMENT ONLY (seasonal)

Mahaska County Treasurer       106 South First Street       Oskaloosa, IA  52577

The Mahaska County Courthouse is centrally located in Oskaloosa, Iowa. We are located at 106 South First Street adjacent to the town square. Handicap parking is available on the north side of the Courthouse as well as a handicap accessible ramp.

The Treasurers office (Tax and Automobile/Drivers License) is on the first floor of the Courthouse. You will enter the Courthouse on the ground level. Go up one flight of stairs to the first floor, an elevator is also available. The Treasurers office is to the right.

The Treasurers office consists of the Tax and Automobile/Drivers License Departments. All three departments are clearly marked with signs above each door for your convenience.

Holiday Closures

• January 2, 2023 In observance of New Year's Day 2023
• February 20, 2023 President's Day
• May 29, 2023 Memorial Day
• July 4, 2023 Independence Day
• September 4, 2023 Labor Day
• November 10, 2023 Veteran’s Day
• November 23 & 24, 2023 Thanksgiving Day and Friday after
• December 22 & 25, 2023  In observance of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
• January 1, 2024 New Year's Day 2024