BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Crawford County Auditor Robyn Sheets announced today that the 2024 Dog License Registration Program has begun. As a convenience, the Auditor’s Office mails renewal registration forms to owners of record. Owners who registered in 2023 through the internet will receive a reminder email. “Anyone who owns a dog or has a kennel is required to purchase a license by January 31, 2024,” said Auditor Sheets.
Ohio law allows dog owners the option of purchasing either a one year license, a three-year license, or dog owners may purchase a permanent dog license. The Board of County Commissioners establish the dog license fees annually, and for 2024 the cost of these licenses will be:
- One-year license – $18.00
- Three-year license – $54.00
- Permanent license – $180.00
Dog owners purchasing a single year license may do so by utilizing one of the methods listed below:
- By returning the registration form, along with the appropriate payment via S. Mail;
- By visiting the County Auditor’s Office between 8:00 m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday;
- Via the Internet at doglicenses.us/oh/crawford
- By going to one of the designated satellite agencies listed below:
SATELLITE OFFICES – ONE YEAR LICENSES SOLD AT THESE LOCATIONS FROM DECEMBER 1, 2023 – JANUARY 31, 2024
Crawford County Humane Society (licenses sold all year long) 3590 St. Rt. 98
Bucyrus, OH 44820
419-562-9149
Hours: Monday-Tuesday & Thursday-Friday 12-5; Saturday 10-2; Closed Wednesday & Sunday
Horizon Animal Hospital 933 Bucyrus Rd.
Galion, OH 44833
419-468-2169
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-6
Crestline Advocate 312 N. Seltzer St. Crestline, OH 44827
419-683-3355
Hours: Monday-Friday 10-4
New Washington Herald
625 S. Kibler St.
New Washington, OH 44854 419-492-2133
Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30-4
Each satellite agency charges an administrative fee of seventy-five cents for each registration processed.
Dog owners purchasing a three-year or permanent license may do so by utilizing one of the methods listed below:
- By returning the registration form, along with the appropriate payment via S. Mail;
- By visiting the County Auditor’s Office between 8:00 m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday;
- Via the Internet at doglicenses.us/oh/crawford
The on-line licensing service is available and requires payment using a credit card. Dog owners utilizing the on-line dog licensing service will be charged a convenience fee by the company providing the program.
Kennel licenses are only available for sale at the Auditor’s Office.
In order to avoid additional penalties or fees, County Auditor Robyn Sheets encourages dog owners to purchase their licenses prior to the January 31, 2024 deadline. For further information, dog owners may call the County Auditor’s Office at 419-562-7941.