Dog licenses encompass the largest number of licenses sold. If your pet is ever missing, a dog license tag provides the best way of notifying you if someone finds your pet. Once your dog has been assigned a license with his own distinctive tag number, the number and information about your dog is permanently filed in the county's records.

Ohio law requires that licenses are to be renewed from December 1 through January 31 or within thirty days if you acquire a new dog. Puppies must be licensed by the time they reach three months of age. Cost is $14 annually; Ohio law requires an additional late fee ($14 in Summit County) if you do not renew your dog's license by January 31.

Yearly renewal applications will be automatically mailed to all current registered dog owners. If you have lost your renewal form please call our office.

Handicapped Assistance tags are available in the Fiscal office Service's Department and are good for a trained dog's entire life. There is no charge for a license when proof of training of the dog is supplied. Please call 330-630-7226.

Neighborhood Locations
We also have 20 convenient neighborhood locations throughout Summit County where you can purchase your dog's license. Those vendors do charge an additional $.75 processing fee.

Kennel Licenses
Kennel licenses can be purchased at our Services Department, 1030 E. Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310 or you can mail your completed application and the appropriate fee to the the address on the bottom of the form. Kennel licenses cannot be purchased at our neighborhood locations.