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Dog Licenses | Summit County Fiscal Officer

1030 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310

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Eligibility

Serves dog owners in Summit County. Dogs older than six (6) months must have been vaccinated for rabies before a license is issued.

Required documents

Completed form.

Hours

Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm. Closed on holidays. Ohio law requires that licenses be renewed from December 1st through January 31st, or within thirty days after a dog owner acquires a new dog. Puppies must be licensed by the time they reach three (3) months of age.
(330) 643-2616

Voice - voice | Unclaimed Funds

(330) 643-2710

Voice - voice | Real Estate/Appraisal Department

(330) 643-2869

Voice - voice | Tax Installment Plan Office

(330) 643-2588

Voice - voice | Treasurer Division

(330) 643-2587

Voice - voice | Treasurer Division Information Line

(330) 643-2661

Voice - voice | Homestead Exemption

Languages

None.

Application process

- Purchase a license in-person, by mail, or online at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net. - There are also 20 neighborhood locations throughout Summit County where dog owners can purchase a license. Visit the website to view a full list of locations. - Kennel licenses must be purchased at, or completed applications mailed to, the Services Department. - Handicapped Assistance tags for dogs that provide assistance to citizens with disabilities must be obtained in person at the Services Department.

Fees

- Fixed fee of $18 annually for a 1-year dog license. - Fixed fee of $54 for a 3-year dog license. - Fixed fee of $180 for lifetime/permanent dog license. - Fixed fee for annual kennel license fee (for five (5) dogs) is $80. - Nominal additional fee for licenses purchased online or at a neighborhood location. - Handicapped Assistance tags are free and are valid for the trained dog's entire life. - Dog licenses renewed after January 31st will be subject to a $18 late penalty. - Annual kennel license fees (for five (5) dogs) renewed after January 31st is $160, $8 fee per additional tag (after the first five).

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Issues licenses for all dogs in Summit County. Ohio law requires every person who owns, keeps, or harbors a dog more than 3-months of age to file an application for registration.

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Providing organization

Summit County Fiscal Officer

Manages the Auditor Division, Recorder Division, Services Division and Treasurer Division. Responsible for the collecting of Real Estate Taxes on all properties in Summit County, mailing real estate tax bills semi-annually, and managing county revenue.