Ohio State Law requires any dog over the age of three (3) months to have a license within 30 days of ownership. Any license purchased after thirty (30) days of ownership or renewed after the annual renewal period between December 1 through January 31 must include a penalty equal to the cost of the license.
Licensing is required for all county dogs; regardless of if they're an indoor or outdoor pet.
Dog licenses are available year-round at the auditor's office and dog shelter.
Kennel licenses are only available at the dog shelter.
Annual renewal period is December 1 - January 31 and licenses are available at the following vendors:
- Centerra Country Store - 1290 Middle Rowsburg Road, Ashland
- Jeromesville Market - 65 High Street, Jeromesville
- Loudonville Public Library - 122 E. Main Street, Loudonville
- Polk Market & Deli - 401 N. Main Street, Polk
- Sullivan Market - 246 State Route 58, Sullivan
- Troy Road Maret - 1300 Troy Road, Ashland