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. Your dog's license may be purchased at the Auditor's office Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Your kennel license may be purchased at the Dog Shelter, 1740 Baney Road, Ashland Ohio.
Purchase your dog license online at http://www.doglicenses.us/oh/ashland.
One-year licenses can be purchased at any of the four (4) agent sites throughout Ashland County (see below).
The three-year license and the permanent license can only be purchased at the Ashland County's Office. Owners should be aware that these licenses are NOT refundable in the event of the death of the dog or if the dog is passed to a new owner.
Ohio Law requires a late fee equal to the cost of the license. There is no provision in the law to waive the fee. If you renew your dog's license after the January 31st due date the cost will be as follows: