License Info

Ohio Dog License Laws

• All dogs 3 months of age or older shall be registered and licensed annually.
• Dog licenses shall be purchased immediately upon acquiring the dog or upon the dog becoming 3 months of age.
• A penalty in an amount equal to the registration fee shall be assessed for licenses not immediately acquired or renewed annually.
• Licenses shall be renewed each year between December 1 and January 31.

Registration & Licensing Options

Licenses may be purchased online, or via mail, with a self-addressed stamped envelope and check or in person at the following locations:

License Types & Prices

License Type	Regular Price	Online Price
1 Year License	$20.00	$22.50 (Online Fee Included)
3 Year License	$60.00	$64.50 (Online Fee Included)
Permanent License	$200.00	$211.75 (Online Fee Included)
Kennel License	$100.00	Not Available Online

Registration & Licensing Options:

You can also purchase your dog license at any of our following Satellite Offices:

• Sandusky County Auditor’s Office - Fremont
• Humane Society of Sandusky County - Fremont
• Chud’s - Fremont
• Westview Veterinary Hospital - Fremont
• Lindsey Village Market - Fremont
• Groomer’s Corner - Clyde
• First Financial Bank - Clyde
• Discount Drug Mart - Clyde
• Marathon One Stop Shop - Woodville
• Dirty Dogg Grooming - Gibsonburg

Historical Sandusky County Dog License Prices

Sandusky County has consistently strived to maintain low dog registration & licensing fees. The cooperation and support of Sandusky County dog owners through purchasing and renewing dog licenses is essential to maintaining low license and registration prices. The chart below lists Sandusky County dog license prices since 1976. Dog licensing has been required under Ohio law since at least 1877 and originally cost $1.00 per license.

Years	Price
2020 -	$20.00
2016 - 2019	$18.00
2010 - 2015	$14.00
2003 - 2009	$12.00
1987 - 2002	$10.00
1983 - 1986	$8.00
1980 - 1982	$7.00
1976 - 1979	$4.00