Dog Licensing | Ross County Auditor
2 N Paint St., Ste. G Ross County Courthouse, Chillicothe, OH 45601
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Hours
M-F: 8:30am-4:30pm.
(740) 702-3080
Voice
Fees
Fixed fee for dog licenses, kennel licenses, and duplicate tags. Penalty applies to those who do not obtain a license for puppies or dogs outside of a set period (3 months for new puppies, 30 days for new dogs, or for dog owners who have just moved to the county).
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Handles registration and accepts fees for dog licensing within Ross County. Also handles kennel registration and fees, and offers duplicate tags. Those with a new puppy must buy a license by the time it reaches three months old. Those who have just moved into Ross County, or if they just acquired a new dog, must purchase a license within 30 days.
Last assured
02/20/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Ross County Auditor
Provides a variety of government services, including property valuations and recordkeeping, administrative services and license sales.