Vehicle Forms

Common Title/Registration and Related Forms

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Iowa Department of Transportation Forms
Access this database of Iowa Department of Transportation forms required forms. Commonly used forms include Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration, Application for Replacement of Iowa Certificate of Title, and others.

Affidavit of Nonuse
Use this form if the license plates have not been surrendered for storage, registration fees have not been paid for more than three years, and the vehicle has not been operated or moved upon the highway during that period of time. If these conditions are met, the owner of the vehicle may file a statement of non use with the county treasurer. The vehicle may then be registered upon payment of the current year registration fee.

Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration
Use this form to apply for a certificate of title or registration. 

Bill of Sale
Use this document to provide details for a vehicle sale. This form is required when the ownership of a vehicle is transferred either by a sale or gift.

Business Trade Truck Information
Review information to provide on business trade on a 2010 or newer truck.

Certificate of Trust
A "Certification of Trust" is a document that is simply a condensed version of a trust. A title application in the name of a trust and the transfer of ownership of a vehicle already titled to a trust are both required to be accompanied by a copy of the entire trust agreement. In lieu of requiring a copy of the entire trust, a "Certification of Trust" can be accepted.

Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return - IRS Form 2290
Use this form to calculate and pay tax due on highway motor vehicles used during the period with taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. A copy of the submitted form is required when renewing the registration on your heavy highway vehicle with your county treasurer.

Heavy Highway Vehicle Use Tax Return (Internal Revenue Service Form 2290)
Internal Revenue Service Form 2290 is used to calculate and pay tax due on highway motor vehicles used during the period with taxable gross weight of 55,000 pounds or more. A copy of the submitted form is required when renewing the registration on your heavy highway vehicle with your county treasurer.

Leased Vehicle Worksheet - in state of Iowa (Department of Revenue Form 35-050)
Description: The sale or lease price of vehicles subject to registration is exempt from sales tax. These vehicles are subject to a one-time registration fee equal to 5% of the sales or lease price. This one-time registration fee also applies when vehicles are sold between private individuals.

Leased Vehicle Worksheet - moving into the state of Iowa (Department of Revenue Form 35-051)
Description: The sale or lease price of vehicles subject to registration is exempt from sales tax. These vehicles are subject to a one-time registration fee equal to 5% of the sales or lease price. This one-time registration fee also applies when vehicles are sold between private individuals.

Lost in Mail Form
Complete and submit this form to certify that a document sent by the County Treasurer through the U.S. Postal Service was not received.

Nonresident Military Personnel
Complete and submit this form to certify that an individual registering a vehicle is a non-resident on active duty in the military stationed in Iowa.

Personalized Plate Assignment Form
Use this form to assign and transfer interest in a personalized plate to a person other than the current owner.

Seller’s Checklist
Refer to this checklist created by Iowa DOT when selling your vehicle. The checklist includes a “Buyer’s Acknowledgement of Delivery of Vehicle & Title” and Proof of Sale (Bill of Sale) form. 

Specially Equipped Vehicle Owner's Certification
Use this form to certify that a vehicle has equipment installed to assist a disabled person or when a vehicle is used by a person who has a wheelchair as their only means of mobility.