Treasurer
Duties & Responsibilities
The following is a partial list of the Treasurer’s duties:
To collect all revenues for the County
To bill and collect all real estate and personal taxes in the County
Register all motor vehicles with tax situs in the County
To issue driver licenses, C.D.L.’s, learner permits, I.D. cards, school permits, etc.
To disburse collections to the proper political subdivisions
Boat Registration
Snowmobile Registration
contact
Bruce A. Mitchell
402-387-2650
treasurer@browncountyne.gov
PO Box 25
Ainsworth, NE 69210
quick links
Driver Licensing Office
Contact the Driver Licensing office in regards to:
- Driver License
- Driver Permits
- ID Cards
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
148 W 4th St
Ainsworth, NE 69210
(402) 387-2650
8:15 – 12:00, 1:00 – 4:30
Every Friday
No CDL Skills Tests given at this location.
Driver Licensing Office
If you have any questions please call us at 402-387-2650.
- When are taxes due and delinquent?
- Taxes for both Real Estate and Personal Property are due – Dec. 31st
- 1st half is delinquent the following – May 1st
- 2nd half is delinquent the following – September 1st
- 14% statutory rate is charged on delinquencies
- When are tax notices mailed?
- They are mailed around late November – first of December
- What should I do if I didn’t receive a tax notice?
- Call the Treasurer’s office at 402-387-2650
- How much are my taxes?
- Call the Treasurer’s office at 402-387-2650
- Have my taxes been paid?
- Call the Treasurer’s office at 402-387-2650
- I need to make an address change.
- Call the Treasurer’s office at 402-387-2650
- Do you accept credit cards?
- Not at this time
- What do I do if I have a message on my tax statement that I don’t understand?
- Call the Treasurer’s office at 402-387-2650
- When can I renew my driver’s license?
- You may renew your expiring Nebraska license within 90 days (not three months) prior to the expiration date. You will need to see the examiner to renew your license. If you move to a new address, you should update your Nebraska license within 60 days. If you have a CDL license, you must see the examiner to change your address. All other address changes can be made at the Treasurer’s Office any weekday.
- What if I lost my driver’s license?
- If you lost your Nebraska license, we can issue you a DUPLICATE license for any day unless you have a CDL. If you have a CDL, you will need to see the examiner. If you lost your license and are out of state for an extended period, you can obtain a DUPLICATE license via the mail. If you have a digital license, it will have a photo on it. If you do not have a digital license, it will not have a photo on it. Upon your return, we can issue you a new license with a photo for $11.25. Please call 402-387-2650 for details
Property Tax Payments
When are real property taxes due?
Real property taxes are due December 31. The first half of the tax becomes delinquent on the following May 1 and the second half becomes delinquent on September 1.
When are personal property taxes due?
Personal property taxes are due December 31. The first half of the tax becomes delinquent on the following May 1 and the second half becomes delinquent on September 1.
On the due date, the taxes become a first lien on all personal property you own. If the taxes are not paid, any personal property you own, whether taxable or not, is subject to seizure in order to satisfy the lien.
