Greene County Ohio Dog License Overview and Licensing Details

In Greene County, Ohio, dog licensing is mandatory for all canine companions. You can obtain a dog license through the Greene County Auditor's office.

To get a dog license, you'll need to provide proof of current rabies vaccination. This is a crucial step in ensuring public safety.

The cost of a dog license varies depending on the type of license you need. For example, a spayed or neutered dog license costs $13, while an unspayed or unneutered dog license costs $20.

You can also apply for a dog license online or by mail.

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After July 1st of each year, license fees for dogs will be one-half the original fee for specific reasons.

If your dog becomes three months old on or after July 1st, or if you buy a dog from outside the state on or after July 1st, you'll qualify for the reduced fee.

Owning five or more dogs personally will not qualify you for a kennel license and you'll be subject to the individual standard per dog fee.

Here's a breakdown of the kennel license cost:

If you're planning to license your dog, it's essential to know about partial fees. After July 1st of each year, license fees are reduced to half the original fee under certain circumstances.

A dog becoming three months old on or after July 1st qualifies for a partial license fee.

Similarly, if you buy a dog from outside the state on or after July 1st, you'll only need to pay half the original fee.

Here are the specific scenarios that qualify for a partial fee:

Owning five or more dogs personally, however, will not qualify you for a kennel license and will be subject to the standard per-dog fee.

If you're planning to start a dog kennel, you'll need to factor in the cost of kennel licenses. The cost for a kennel license is $100.00 per year for five dog licenses, with an additional $1.00 charge for each license beyond that.

You'll want to make sure to renew your kennel license by January 31 of each year, or you'll face a $100.00 penalty.

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You can purchase dog tags online through the Greene County auditor's dog registration website at www.doglicenses.us/OH/Greene. The online purchase includes a basic tag fee of $20, plus an online convenience fee of $2.50 for each dog registered.

The online payment options are American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa. You'll receive your tags via return mail within 10 business days.

Dog tags can be purchased through January 31st without a penalty. If you buy tags after January 31st, you'll be subject to a late fee.

All dogs three months and older that have been owned for more than 30 days are required to be licensed by the state of Ohio. This is a state law that applies to all dog owners in Greene County.

You can also purchase dog tags by mail or by visiting the Greene County Auditor's Office or Greene County Animal Control. The Auditor's Office is located at 69 Greene St., and Animal Control is at 641 Dayton-Xenia Road.

For more information, you can contact the Auditor's Office at 937-562-5065.

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