BUCYRUS—Crawford County Auditor Robyn Sheets announced today that the 2022 Dog License Registration Program has begun. The County Auditor’s Office has mailed over five thousand dog and kennel registration applications to individuals who currently own a dog or have a kennel in Crawford County. “Anyone who owns a dog or has a kennel is required to purchase a license by January 31, 2022,” 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 2022 the cost of these licenses will be:
- One-year license – $16.00
- Three-year license – $48.00
- Permanent license – $160.00
“Dog owners should be aware that Ohio law does not allow the County Auditor’s Office to refund dog license fees. As such, if a dog owner purchases a three-year or permanent license and something happens to the dog, the County Auditor is without legal authority to refund dog owners the license fee paid” said County Auditor Sheets. 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 U.S. Mail;
- By visiting the County Auditor’s Office between 8:00 a.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, 2021 – JANUARY 31, 2022
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 form processed. Dog owners purchasing a three-year or permanent license, or that require a renewal of a kennel license, may do so by utilizing one of the methods listed below:
- By returning the registration form, along with the appropriate payment via U.S. Mail;
- By visiting the County Auditor’s Office between 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday;
- Via the Internet at doglicenses.us/oh/crawford.
The online licensing service will be available from December 1st through January 31st and requires payment using a credit card. Dog owners utilizing the online dog licensing service will be charged a convenience fee, by the company providing the program, of $2.25 for an annual license, $3.75 for a three-year license, $9.75 for a permanent license, and $5.75 for a kennel license.
In order to avoid additional penalties or fees, County Auditor Robyn Sheets encourages dog owners to purchase their licenses prior to the January 31, 2022 deadline. For further information, dog owners may call the County Auditor’s Office at 419-562-7941.