BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Crawford County Auditor Robyn Sheets announced today that the 2025 Dog License Registration Program has officially begun. As a convenience, the Auditor’s Office is mailing renewal registration forms to owners of record. Additionally, owners who registered online in 2024 will receive a reminder email.

“Anyone who owns a dog or has a kennel is required to purchase a license by January 31, 2025,” said Auditor Sheets.

Ohio law provides dog owners with the option to purchase a one-year, three-year, or permanent dog license. The Board of County Commissioners sets the dog license fees annually, and for 2025, the costs are as follows:

  • One-year license: $18.00
  • Three-year license: $54.00
  • Permanent license: $180.00

Dog owners purchasing a single-year license can do so through one of the following methods:

  1. Returning the registration form with the appropriate payment via U.S. Mail.
  2. Visiting the County Auditor’s Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  3. Via the Internet at doglicenses.us/oh/crawford.
  4. Visiting one of the designated satellite agencies listed below:

Satellite Offices – One-Year Licenses Sold at These Locations from December 2, 2024 – January 31, 2025

  • 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