Department Alert
* To redeem a Tax Sale Certificate you will need certified funds (cash, cashier's check, money order, or debit/credit).
* The Motor Vehicle Department will be open to the public Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. We will not start any transfers after 4:00 p.m.
The property tax statements for taxes payable in September 2025 and March 2026 were mailed August 18, 2025.
Property Tax
101 W 4th St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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Motor Vehicle
102 E Main St
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Driving Directions
Contact Information
Property Tax: 641-683-0040
Motor Vehicle: 641-683-4636
Motor Vehicle: 641-683-4634 (Fax)
wapcotreas@wapellocounty.org, wapcodmv@wapellocounty.org
Hours
Tax - Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
MV - Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Holiday Closures
Our Team
- Laurie L. Fountain, Treasurer
- Sandy Billings, 1st Deputy Treasurer - Tax
- Valerie McElroy, 2nd Deputy Treasurer - Tax
- Cari Porter, Universal Deputy - Tax/MV
- Melody Johns, 1st Deputy Treasurer - MV
- Alicen Daniels, 2nd Deputy Treasurer - MV
- Catreana Handling, Clerk - MV
- Lynnissa Baker, Clerk - MV
