Some nonprofit organizations and charities claim they are not required to pay the fee for new registration when purchasing a motor vehicle because they have “tax exempt status.” The rules are not that simple. The confusion results from …
Remote Sales Processes: Digitizing Iowa Titles September 15, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. Learn about the Iowa DOT’s new rules for digitizing Iowa titles. ERT Mandatory Updates & Dealer Title Training September 25, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. Learn how …
Title applications that include information about a primary user must include the primary user’s Iowa driver’s license or non-operator identification number. State of play: Iowa Code § 321.20(1)(f) requires that the primary user have an Iowa driver’s license …
Some dealerships have had title and registration paperwork returned from the counties with a note that they were rejecting it “per the new law.” If your dealership receives a county return due to the new law, reach out …
Motor vehicle purchases are not subject to sales tax in Iowa. In fact, vehicles subject to registration are specifically exempt from sales tax and are instead charged a fee for new registration. The fee for new registration is …
Iowans who want to replace their license plate pay different fees depending on the plate type. Standard county plate replacement costs $5, whether you want plates with a different county name or are getting an exact replica or lost, …
Two new forms are available to be ordered from IADA Services: the revised damage disclosure statement and a blank Secure Power of Attorney (SPOA). The revised damage disclosure statement: Cannot be used before July 1, 2026. Must be …
The 2026–2027 Iowa Titling & Registration Handbook is available online. Demand for physical copies of the handbook was overwhelming at the recently concluded Dealership Compliance Meetings. The digital version makes the valuable resource available to all IADA members, …
Service loaner vehicles may be operated on either dealer plates or county plates. If a service loaner is operated on county plates: The vehicle must be titled with annual registration fees paid. The 5% fee for new registration …
Paper documents submitted through the ERT system must be retained for six months. Why it matters: Dealers must keep the documents, but they also need to destroy them on a regular basis. Best practice: Implement and follow a …
Counties can—and will—reject title applications if the dealership employee signing in the dealer box does not include their title. What this means: The dealership’s authorized representative must put their title after their signature in the dealer box or …
Fifth wheel towable trailers longer than 45′ cannot be plated under Iowa law and must be titled as mobile homes. The problem: Iowa law limits travel trailer dimensions to 8′ 6″ wide and 45′ long. Over-cap space is …