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Services that belong to Polk County, Dallas County, or another agency are listed below.
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Handled by Another Agency
Several of the things people come here for belong to another government or another agency. These are the most common.
- Driver's license and vehicle registration, Polk CountyThe Polk County Treasurer handles this, not the City. Most of West Des Moines is in Polk County.
- Driver's license and vehicle registration, Dallas CountyThe Dallas County Treasurer handles this for the west side of the city.
- Property taxes and assessments, Polk CountyPolk County assesses and collects property tax for most of the city.
- Property taxes and assessments, Dallas CountyDallas County assesses and collects property tax for the west side.
- Water service and water billsWest Des Moines Water Works is a separate utility with its own board.
- Library card, hours, and holdsThe West Des Moines Public Library runs its own site.
- Trash and recycling collectionMetro Waste Authority collects for West Des Moines under the City's contract.
- Voter registration and your polling place, Polk CountyThe Polk County Auditor runs elections for most of the city.
- Voter registration and your polling place, Dallas CountyThe Dallas County Auditor runs elections for the west side.
If You Still Cannot Find It
Call City Hall at (515) 222-3600 during business hours and someone will find it with you, or start from Departments if you know which part of the City you need.