
If you're a dog owner in Holmes County, you'll need to get a dog license. The license is required for all dogs over six months old, and you'll need to renew it every year.
To get a license, you'll need to provide proof of rabies vaccination. This can be done at your local veterinarian's office. The license fee is $5 for spayed or neutered dogs and $10 for intact dogs.
You can purchase a dog license at the Holmes County Auditor's office or online through the county's website. Make sure to have your dog's vaccination records and identification ready when you apply.
License Information
In Holmes County, Ohio, dog licensing is required by law. You must register your dog within 30 days of ownership.
The cost of a regular dog license is $17.00, with an additional $17.00 late fee if not renewed by January 31. You can purchase this license online or in person at the Holmes County Auditor's Office or Dog Warden's Office.
If you need to purchase a kennel license, it's only available at the Holmes County Auditor's Office or Dog Warden's Department. This license costs $85.00 and comes with 5 tags, with additional tags costing $1.00 each.
A late fee of $85.00 will be applied if a kennel license is not renewed prior to January 31. Each dog in your kennel will need a tag.
If you overlooked buying your dog license, you can obtain it at the Auditor or Dog Warden offices, with a fee of $30 per dog, which includes the late penalty. Postcards will be sent to dog owners who didn't purchase tags.
You can purchase dog licenses at various locations, including the Holmes County Auditor's Office, Dog Warden's Office, and satellite locations. The license renewal period is between December 1 and January 31.
2021 License Purchases
You can purchase your 2021 dog license by mail, online, or in person at the Holmes County Auditor's Office or the Holmes County Dog Warden Department.

The annual dog registration is required by the State of Ohio and begins December 1, running through the end of January.
The fee for a dog license is $15.00 per dog, but increases to $30.00 per dog if purchased after January 31.
To apply for a dog license, you must be 18 or older.
If you've never licensed your dog before, there's no penalty for doing so now.
You can purchase dog licenses online at www.holmescountydoglicense.com or at the Auditor's Office, which accepts debit/credit card payments.
Multi-year dog tags are available, including three-year and lifetime tags, which can be purchased at the Auditor's Office.
A kennel license is also available for $75, which includes five tags, and additional tags can be purchased for $1.00 each.
2022 and 2021 Reminders
If you're a dog owner in Holmes County, you may have received a postcard reminding you to purchase a 2022 dog license. The fee for a 2022 dog license is $30 per dog, which includes the late penalty.
The postcard is a friendly reminder from the Holmes County Auditor's office, who will also be sending out postcards to dog owners who didn't purchase 2021 tags. You can obtain both 2022 and 2021 dog licenses at the Auditor's office or the Holmes County Dog Pound.
Ohio State Law requires any dog over three months old to have a license within 30 days of ownership, and if you missed the annual renewal period between December 1 and January 31, you'll need to pay a penalty equal to the cost of the license.
2022 Tag Reminder
If you're one of the many dog owners who forgot to buy a 2022 dog license, don't worry, you can still get one. The Holmes County Auditor's office will be sending out postcards to remind you.
You can obtain a 2022 dog license at the Auditor or Dog Warden offices. The fee is $30 per dog, which includes the late penalty.

If you're wondering how long you've had to get a dog license, it's 30 days after ownership. Ohio State Law requires any dog over three months old to be licensed within this timeframe.
You can purchase a dog license at the Auditor's office, where you can get the necessary paperwork done quickly and easily.
2021 Tag Reminder
If you overlooked buying your 2021 dog license, you can obtain them at the Auditor's Office or at the Holmes County Dog Pound. The fee is $30 per dog, which includes the late penalty. You can also purchase a 2021 dog license online or by mail, as the Auditor's Office encourages due to the current pandemic. The Auditor's Office will mail your tag(s) back to you after receiving the application and fee.
Licensing Process
To get started with the licensing process, you'll need to register your dog within 30 days of becoming its owner. This can be done online or in person at the Holmes County Auditor's Office or the Dog Warden's Office.
Regular dog licenses can be purchased online, in person at the Auditor's Office or the Dog Warden's Office, or at satellite locations during December and January. The cost is $17.00, and there's a late fee of $17.00 if the license isn't renewed by January 31.
If you're purchasing a regular dog license, you'll need to renew it annually by January 31 to avoid the late fee. The license can be renewed online or in person at one of the mentioned locations.
Kennel licenses, on the other hand, are only available at the Holmes County Auditor's Office and the Dog Warden's Department. The cost is $85.00, and it comes with 5 tags, with additional tags costing $1.00 each.
Sales Underway
Sales for regular dog licenses are underway, and you can purchase them online or in person at the Holmes County Auditor's Office or the Dog Warden's Office.
The cost of a regular dog license is $17.00, and a late fee of $17.00 will be applied if the license is not renewed by January 31.
You can also purchase a regular dog license at any of the satellite locations during the months of December and January for a fee of $15.00.
If you become the owner of a dog, you have 30 days to register it.
A kennel license can only be purchased at the Holmes County Auditor's Office or the Holmes County Dog Warden's Department.
The cost of a kennel license is $85.00, and it comes with 5 tags. Additional tags cost $1.00 each.
Each dog in your kennel will need to have a tag, and if you have extra dogs, you will be charged for the extra tags.
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