Everything You Need to Know About Summit County Dog License

To license your dog in Summit County, you'll need to provide proof of up-to-date rabies vaccination.

You can obtain a dog license from the Summit County Treasurer's office in person, by mail, or online.

The fee for a dog license varies depending on the time of year you apply, with higher fees for late applications.

You can purchase a Summit County dog license at various locations, including select Acme Fresh Market stores, the Summit County Fiscal Office's Services Department, and other local sites.

The cost for a one-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54, and a permanent license is $180.

If you fail to renew your license by the January 31 deadline, you'll be subject to a $18 late fee.

Funds generated from dog license sales are used to feed and provide medical care to animals housed in the Animal Control facility.

To apply for a dog license, visit the Summit County Fiscal Office's website or call 330-630-7226.

You can also purchase a license at the following locations: Summit County Division of Animal Control, One of a Kind Pet Rescue, Bath Veterinary Clinic, Copley Feed & Supply, Camp Bow Wow, Cuyahoga Falls Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Fairlawn BMV, Pet Supplies Plus, and Summit County Title Bureau — West.

Kennel licenses cost $80, and service dog licenses are free.

The proceeds from dog license sales help reunite lost dogs with their owners.

To find a lost dog, enter its license tag number into the online database at FiscalOffice.summitoh.net.

The last day to purchase a dog license without penalty is January 31st.

Dog owners who fail to renew their license by the deadline will be subject to a statutory late penalty of $18 per dog.

If you're a kennel owner, you must also renew your license by January 31st, with a cost of $80 per license.

Residents who fail to meet the deadline will be required to pay an $18 late fee.

You can also purchase a license online through the Fiscal Office website, but be aware that online purchases are subject to a service fee through the service provider, Official Payments.

On a similar theme: License Your Dog Online

Summit County dog licenses will be available for purchase starting December 1.

You can buy a license online, by mail, or in-person at one of 20 neighborhood locations, including local license bureaus, pet shops, and hardware stores.

A license is required for dogs over three months old, and it's a good idea to put the current license tag on your dog's collar in case they get lost.

If your dog gets lost, the license tag will help Summit County Animal Control find you.

The deadline to purchase a 2020 Summit County dog license without penalty is January 31. This is according to Summit County Fiscal Office officials.

Ohio Revised Code requires residents who own, keep or harbor a dog more than 3 months of age to purchase and maintain a current dog license. The cost is $18 for a single-year license, $54 for a three-year license and $180 for a permanent/lifetime license.

Owners who fail to renew their license by the deadline will be subject to a statutory late penalty of $18 per dog. Kennel owners must also renew their licenses by January 31.

Funds generated from the sale of dog licenses are redistributed to the Summit County Division of Animal Control to supply food, shelter and vaccinations to abandoned animals. License registration forms are available from the Fiscal Office website.

You can purchase a dog license online, by mail, or in-person at one of 20 neighborhood locations, including local license bureaus, pet shops and hardware stores. Some of these locations include the Summit County Division of Animal Control, One of a Kind Pet Rescue, Bath Veterinary Clinic, and Pet Supplies Plus.

Here's a list of some of the locations where you can purchase a dog license:

Remember to put your current license tag on your dog's collar, as it can help Summit County Animal Control find your dog if it gets lost.

You can purchase a Summit County dog license through various convenient options.

The purchase of a license can be done in-person at the County of Summit Division of Animal Control, located at 250 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, Ohio.

To purchase a license online, visit the Fiscal Office website at http://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/dog-licensing.

You can also call the Fiscal Office at 330-630-7226 for assistance with purchasing a license.

Dog license renewal applications will be mailed out to citizens, so keep an eye out for them.

Residents can also visit one of 20 neighborhood locations, including local license bureaus, pet shops, and hardware stores, to purchase a license.