TAX & LICENSE / PET LICENSES

Ohio maintains state laws that require dog licensing including annual rabies vaccinations as well as leash and nuisance ordinances. Dogs must be licensed if they are at least three months old by January 31. First-time licenses and renewals must be finalized between December 1 and January 31 each year to avoid late penalties. New residents have 30 days to comply with licensing regulations. Licenses are purchased through the county auditor’s office. For details or answers to specific questions, contact:

Cuyahoga County
216-443-7306
http://fiscalofficer.cuyahogacounty.us/en-US/dog-license-faqs.aspx

Geauga County
440-285-2222
https://auditor.co.geauga.oh.us/Dog

Lake County
800-899-5253
https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/dogs/Dog-License

Lorain County
440-329-5207
https://www.loraincounty.com/auditor/dog-licenses/

Medina County
330-725-9754
www.medinacountyauditor.org

Portage County
330-297-3565
https://www.co.portage.oh.us/auditor-janet-esposito/pages/licensing

Sandusky County
www.doglicenses.us/OH/Sandusky
Stark County
330-451-7357
www.starkcountyohio.gov/auditor/departments/dog-licenses

Summit County
330-643-2845
www.co.summit.oh.us/index.php/departments/administrative-services/animal-control

Wayne County
330-345-1018
https://www.wayneohio.org/permits-licenses/auditors-office