Payment Methods
Pay Online
Pay property tax or registration renewal fees online at: www.IowaTaxAndTags.org
It's easy, convenient, and secure!
Get instant confirmation of your payment. Registration is mailed out the next business day after payment is made.
Pay by Phone
Pay by electronic check, credit card, and debit card. Fees may apply.
Call 515-286-3030 for vehicle payments
Call 515-286-3060 for property tax payments
Please have the following information on hand when you call:
- Property Tax Payments: Parcel # or address of the property
- Vehicle: for registration renewals, have license plate number available
Pay by Mail/Drop Box
Transactions submitted by mail can only be paid by check, cashier's check, or money order. No cash or credit card payments!
Make all checks payable to: Mary L. Wells, Polk County Treasurer
Mail to:
Polk County Treasurer
111 Court Ave, Room 154
Des Moines, IA 50309
If transacting by mail, please include your phone number in case there are any additional questions or an alternative method of payment is needed.
Proof of the mailing date is based on the U.S. Postal Service postmark.
Payments made by drop box by midnight on the date of a deadline will be considered as received on time. The drop box is located on the south side of the Polk County Administration Building (pictured below).
