Iowa Vehicle Registration (3 Steps)Iowa DOT (Department of Transportation) requires recently purchased used vehicles to be registered and titled within 30 days of the purchase date.[1]
1. Complete ApplicationTo register and title a newly purchased vehicle, the owner must complete an Application for Certificate of Title and/or Registration Form 411007. 2. Compile DocumentsThe following documentation must be gathered in order to successfully apply for registration and a new title:
3. Visit County TreasurerVehicle registration is completed at a county treasurer’s office, where they will ask for a valid driver’s license, the application form, and all supporting documents listed above. The owner will be required to pay all registration and titling fees.[4]
Iowa Motor Vehicle Power of Attorney – If another individual is registering the vehicle on the owner’s behalf, the county treasurer may require a motor vehicle POA. |