License Info

Ohio Dog License Laws

• All dogs 3 months of age or older shall be registered and licensed annually.
• Dog licenses shall be purchased immediately upon acquiring the dog or upon the dog becoming 3 months of age.
• A penalty in an amount equal to the registration fee shall be assessed for licenses not immediately acquired or renewed annually.
• Licenses shall be renewed each year between December 1 and January 31.

Sandusky County has partnered with DocuPet to provide an enhanced pet licensing experience for residents. Your pet’s license now includes DocuPet’s free HomeSafe™ 24/7 lost pet service and designer license tags with personalization options.

When you register your pet in Sandusky County, you will receive a unique license tag to attach to their collar. The new licensing process with DocuPet allows residents to select a standard license tag at no additional charge or upgrade to one of DocuPet’s colorful designer tag styles for an additional fee.

Registration & Licensing Options

Residents can easily license their pets online at sanduskycountyoh.docupet.com, or can license in person at one of the following locations:

Benefits of Licensing

Licensing your pet not only displays responsible pet ownership but it also helps fund local animal welfare initiatives in your community. In addition to your pet’s license, here are some benefits of your DocuPet online profile:

• Hundreds of unique and colorful designer tag styles to choose from or design your own tag style online
• With full access to HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, upload recent photos of your pet and include important information that will help identify and retrieve them if they become lost
• Gain access to exclusive promotions and discounts
• Add additional pet guardians to your pet's profile
• Skip the trip and easily purchase or renew your pet's license from the comfort of home
• Upload important new documents for your pet by snapping a photo
• Easily view and download your pet’s license documentation
• Read up on exclusive pet-focused content
• Manage, or make changes to your account at anytime including updating your contact information and making changes to pet details and status
• View your order status and history

License Types & Prices

*Processing fee for online orders

License Type	Price
1 Year License	$20.00
3 Year License	$60.00
Permanent License	$200.00
Kennel License	$100.00

Registration & Licensing Options:

You can also purchase your dog license at any of our following Satellite Offices:

• Sandusky County Auditor’s Office - Fremont
• Humane Society of Sandusky County - Fremont

Historical Sandusky County Dog License Prices

Sandusky County has consistently strived to maintain low dog registration & licensing fees. The cooperation and support of Sandusky County dog owners through purchasing and renewing dog licenses is essential to maintaining low license and registration prices. The chart below lists Sandusky County dog license prices since 1976. Dog licensing has been required under Ohio law since at least 1877 and originally cost $1.00 per license.

Years	Price
2020 -	$20.00
2016 - 2019	$18.00
2010 - 2015	$14.00
2003 - 2009	$12.00
1987 - 2002	$10.00
1983 - 1986	$8.00
1980 - 1982	$7.00
1976 - 1979	$4.00