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2022 Domestic dog License Open up Enrollment

December 1 – Jan 31

Having a license for your dog isn't but a law, but it'south besides a lost dog'due south ticket home! When your canis familiaris has its license attached to its collar, its assigned license number is all that is necessary for our Office to identify the canis familiaris's owner. If you do non purchase your dog's license during this renewal period, Ohio police requires a late fee equal to the toll of the license.

In that location are no provisions in the constabulary to waive the fee.

There are several options to obtain a valid Cuyahoga County domestic dog license:

Purchase online, this is the fastest and easiest option
Visit one of our many neighborhood location
Download the PDF application and mail in your check or money order

"Ohio law requires owners of dogs to renew their dog license each year between December 1st and January 31st."

One Yr licenses (expiring January 31, 2023) - $20.00
Iii Twelvemonth licenses (expiring January 31, 2025) - $threescore.00
Permanent licenses (no expiration date) - $200.00

Iii yr and Permanent licenses are NOT available for purchase at all neighborhood locations, they are but available online, through the mail or at the Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter.

$20 Penalty Fee after January 31st

Afterwards Jan 31st, a penalty fee of $20 volition exist assessed on the purchase of One Yr, Three Year, and Permanent licenses for all dogs older than 3 months of age.

The penalty tin can be avoided if you buy the dog license immediately upon acquiring the dog. After the renewal catamenia of December 1st through January 31st, a penalty will be assessed for all dogs licensed that are older than three months of age and have been owned for more than 30 days. Dog licenses can be purchased year round through any of the previously mentioned options.

On-time Registration - Dec 1st -Jan 31st			-	Belatedly Registration - After Jan 31st
1 Year	3 Twelvemonth	Permanent		one Twelvemonth	3 Yr	Permanent
$20	$60	$200		$40	$lxxx	$220

At that place are no provisions in the constabulary to waive the fee.

Dog owners with questions may contact our office at 216-443-3513 .

PRINTABLE APPLICATION AND FORMS:

Domestic dog License Application
Transfer of Ownership
Duplicate Tag
Dog Kennel Registration

More INFORMATION:

Visit a Neighborhood Location
Canis familiaris Licensing Frequently Asked Questions