Dog Licensing
The Franklin County Auditor's office is pleased to offer online licensing services. Ohio law requires dogs to have a valid dog license. Many dogs are found each year wearing a valid dog license, but the address or phone number in our records is outdated. In order to aid in the return of dogs to their owners, the Auditor's office provides a found dog search feature. It is important to keep your owner information current by renewing your license, updating your owner information, or by licensing a new dog.
Renewal Deadline
March 31, 2021
If a renewal license is not purchased by March 31, 2021, the annual fee will double, unless you have acquired your dog and/or moved to Ohio within the last 30 days.
Obtain a Dog License
Log in for access to all of your dog licensing needs!
- Purchase a new dog license
- Renew an existing dog license
- Update your address or phone number
- Update your dog's information
Dog License Info
| On-Time | Late | |
|---|---|---|
| Spayed or neutered, or exceptions apply | ||
| 1 year | $18 | $36 |
| 3 year | $54 | $72 |
| Permanent | $180 | $198 |
| Not spayed or neutered, no exceptions met | ||
| 1 year | $35 | $70 |
| 3 year | $105 | $140 |
| Permanent | $350 | $385 |
What information do I need to register?
- Owner information: name, address, phone number, valid e-mail address
- The dog's current rabies tag number (if dog is 3 months of age or younger, a rabies vaccine is not required for the purchase of a license)
- Credit or debit card information
Found a Lost Dog?
All stray or lost dogs within Franklin County are brought to the shelter to be reclaimed by their owners.
Call 614-525-3400 to report a found dog (24 hours a day).
Dog Tag Search
Use our dog tag search to find the owner's information.
NOTE: Changes made on this site will be posted the following business day.