All dogs over 3 months old must be licensed within 30 days of acquiring the dog.
License fees are $15.00 for a 1 year round tag, $45.00 for a 3 year round tag, $20.00 for a 1 year bone shaped tag, $50.00 for a 3 year bone shaped tag, $150.00 for a permanent tag. The $20.00 and $50.00 fees include a $5.00 donation to the Humane Association of Warren County's Spay & Neuter Fund. Keep in mind it's an Ohio State Law that NONE of the dog tags are transferrable from dog to dog. You may purchase tags at the Auditor's Office, or
online at any of the 31 licensing agents throughout the county.
The complete agent list
Warren County honors other Ohio county dog tags for the current year. Call the county where the tag was purchased and update the address and phone number. Next year purchase a Warren County dog license.
You have 30 days to purchase your new Warren County dog license.
No, Ohio Law requires a new tag to be purchased.
No, Ohio State Law requires a new tag to be purhcased for every new dog.
No. Registrations / Dog Licenses are NOT REFUNDABLE.
Professionally trained assistance dogs can be licensed at the Auditor's Office. The License is free and permanent. (Proof of professional training is required.)
No. Just fill out the registration completely.
A Kennel License can be purchased at the Auditor's Office only. You must be in the business of breeding dogs for sale. The cost is $75.00 (5 tags) + $1.00 for each additional tag.
You can transfer ownership at the Auditor's office. Fee is $5.00.
Cats are not considered domesticated animals. There are no laws requiring that cats be licensed.