Contacts
Questions about Collections?
Last Names A-D: Please contact Alaina at 515-690-9132 or payyourfines@warrencountyia.org
Last Names E-L: Please contact Abbie at 515-690-9137 or payyourfines@warrencountyia.org
Last Names M-Z: Please contact Ellie at 515-690-9136 or payyourfines@warrencountyia.org
Forms
Types of Payment Plans
For Employed Debtors
Wage Assignment, Auto Bill Payment Plan, or Recurring Monthly Payment Plan
For Self-employed Debtors
Auto Bill Payment Plan, Payment Plan, or Recurring Monthly Payment Plan
For Unemployed Debtors
Auto Bill Payment Plan, Payment Plan, or Recurring Monthly Payment Plan
FAQs
What happens if I fail to pay my fine?
If you fail to pay a fine as ordered:
- A $200.00 Civil Assessment pursuant to Iowa Code 321.218A may be added
- Your driver’s license may be suspended
- A hold will be placed on your vehicle registration
- Contempt of Court proceedings may be initiated
- Your wages may be garnished
- Your Personal property may be attached
- There may be a lien placed on any real property you own
- Your State tax refunds may be retained by the State
How do I contact the Collection Department in the County Attorney’s Office?
Hours: 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday
By Email: payyourfines@warrencountyia.org
By Phone:
Last Names A-D: Please contact Alaina at 515-690-9132
Last Names E-L: Please contact Abbie at 515-690-9137
Last Names M-Z: Please contact Ellie at 515-690-9136
Can I set up automatic monthly credit payments from my bank account?
Yes. There are two options: Auto Bill Payment Plan (bank account) and Recurring Monthly Payment Plan (debit/credit card).
What are my payment plan options?
Employed Debtors– Wage Assignment, Auto Bill Payment Plan, or Recurring Monthly Payment Plan
Self-employed Debtors– Auto Bill Payment Plan, Payment Plan, or Recurring Monthly Payment Plan
Unemployed Debtors– Auto Bill Payment Plan, Payment Plan, or Recurring Monthly Payment Plan
How do I set up a Wage Assignment?
Employed debtors can enter in to a Wage Assignment (payroll deduction) with the County Attorney. A Financial Affidavit needs to be completed and submitted to the County Attorney’s Office. The Financial Affidavit is available on this site, or in the Warren County Attorney’s Office, located at 115 N Howard, Suite 200, Indianola, IA 50125. The payment amount will be set after review of the Financial Affidavit. The County Attorney’s Office must be immediately notified of any changes in address or employment.
How do I set up an Auto Bill Pay Plan payment?
If you have a financial institution, you may work with them to implement an Auto Bill Pay agreement to pay your Warren County debt. If you do not currently have a bank account, you will need to establish one before requesting this option. A Financial Affidavit needs to be completed and submitted to the County Attorney’s Office. The Financial Affidavit is available on this site, or in the Warren County Attorney’s Office, located at 115 N Howard, Suite 200, Indianola, IA 50125. The payment amount will be set after review of the Financial Affidavit. The County Attorney’s Office must be immediately notified of any changes in address or employment.
How do I set up a Payment Plan?
Self-employed or unemployed debtors can set up a Payment Plan with the County Attorney for any case which has become delinquent. A Financial Affidavit needs to be completed and submitted to the County Attorney’s Office. The Financial Affidavit is available on this site, or in the Warren County Attorney’s Office, located at 115 N Howard, Suite 200, Indianola, IA 50125. The payment amount will be set after review of the Financial Affidavit. The County Attorney’s Office must be immediately notified of any changes in address or employment.
How do I set up a Recurring Payment Plan?
Debtors can set up a payment plan with the County Attorney for any case which has become delinquent. A Financial Affidavit needs to be completed and submitted to the County Attorney’s Office. The payment amount will be set after review of the Financial Affidavit. The Financial Affidavit is available on this site, or in the Warren County Attorney’s Office, located at 115 N Howard, Suite 200, Indianola, IA 50125. The County Attorney’s Office must be immediately notified of any changes in address or employment.
I have been notified by my County Treasurer that there is a hold on my vehicle registration because of unpaid Iowa fines. How do I remedy this?
The simplest solution is to pay any amounts due at the Clerk of Court’s office and to advise the Clerk that you need the registration hold on that case(s) released. You will then need to take the zero-balance receipt(s) to the County Treasurer.
If you are unable to pay in full, you may contact the County Attorney’s Office in order to arrange a payment plan (Wage Assignment, Auto Bill Pay, Payment Plan). Once your plan is established and the initial payment is made, the County Attorney’s Office can provide the release of tags to the appropriate county. The release is good for 10 days. If you have a balance due, you will need a release. No release will be given on a promise to pay. You will not be given a release in subsequent years unless all payments are current.
Please note: The County Attorney can only release a registration hold which has been imposed for amounts due in his/her county. If there are unpaid fines in more than one county, a release will need to be arranged in each county (unless they are included in a CAPP).
My driving privileges are suspended. Can the County Attorney's Office help me get my license back?
I received a notification from the DOT that my license will be suspended, but I am on a plan with the County Attorney’s Office. What do I need to do?
Contact the Warren County Attorney’s Office and inform them of the Notice to Suspend. They will take the necessary steps to notify the DOT that you are on a plan, which will lift the suspension notice (if processed before the suspension date).
Can I bundle all of my fines from multiple counties and set up one payment plan?
Fines can be combined only IF they are holding your license and a Driver’s License Reinstatement Plan is implemented. If the fines are not holding your license, you will need to enter into an agreement with each County where fines are owed.
Helpful Iowa Department of Transportation links:
https://iowadot.gov/mvd/driverslicense/suspensions-and-revocations
https://mymvd.iowadot.gov/Account/Login