Where to purchase dog tags

For addional information on prices call Lorain County Admn. Building Middle Ave. Renew online View list of area vendors vendors begin selling tags the end of November Download generic application to renew by mail Click here if you no longer own a dog. It is the owner's responsibility to ensure that their dog is licensed every year before January The County Auditor is not required to send out renewal notifications, but may do so at his or her discretion. Lorain County has provided medical care and spayed or neutered hundreds of animals with your donations.

Thank you! Not only is the license required by law, it ensures your dog a free ride home. When the deputy dog wardens find a licensed dog running loose, they can look up the information and make sure your dog is returned to you safe and sound. State law changed effective Dec. All these dog tag options are available for purchase in the Auditor's Office or through our online site.

Only 1-year tags may be purchased through our agents. The annual renewal period is Dec. If you have not licensed your dog yet, click purchase dog tags at left or print the dog tag application available at left and mail in with your payment to:.

Butler County Auditor High St. Listen to our radio message. Purchasing a Duplicate Tag If your dog has lost its tag, duplicate tags are available for purchase from the Auditor's Office. You can photocopy your original receipt, so that we have your tag number. Or you can come in and get one in person, it will only take a few minutes. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at Transferring a Dog License If you have given away or sold a dog that has a current license, you can transfer the license to the new owner.

There is a form available at left that you can fill in and mail to our office. Loss of a Beloved Pet If you have lost a dog due to death, please inform us as soon as possible at If we receive this information before November 1 we won't mail out a renewal notice reminder for that particular dog.

If you get a new dog you will need to purchase a new tag for the new dog. Change of Address If you move, please call and give us your correct information at Remember that the dog license is linked to your address.

You want to be sure that the information is correct, should you be separated from your dog. Kennel License Information The Auditor's Office requires a letter confirming that the location of the kennel meets local zoning regulations before a kennel license will be issued for the first time.