County dog licenses on sale through Jan. 31 

Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE announced that dog licenses are available for purchase through Jan. 31. The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54 and a permanent license is $180. 

If a lost dog is brought to Summit County Animal Control wearing a license tag, staff can find the owner quickly and reunite the family and pet. If a citizen finds a lost dog with a license tag, they can go to “Kristen’s Kanine Search” at fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/dog-licensing/dog-search and type in the license number to find the dog owner’s information. 

“We offer several convenient ways to purchase a 2025 dog license. Pet owners can pay online, by mail, or in-person at one of 16 neighborhood locations, including local license bureaus, pet shops and hardware stores,” said Scalise. “A county dog license will provide legal proof of ownership and keep you in compliance with Ohio law.” 

Ohio Revised Code requires citizens who own, keep or harbor a dog more than three months of age to purchase a county dog license. Citizens who fail to meet the Jan. 31 deadline will be required to pay an $18 late fee. To apply online for a dog license, find locations to purchase a license, or for more information, visit fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/dog-licensing or call 330-630-7226.