Business Registration/licensing | Lorain County Auditor

Issues Vendor Licenses, which authorize businesses to sell tangible property to the public and collect sales tax, a part of which is returned for use at the local level.

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Physical Address

226 Middle Avenue, 2nd Floor, Lorain County Administration Building, Elyria, OH 44035

Hours

Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm. Arrive no later than 4:00pm to apply.

Voice

(440) 329-5717

voice | Dog Licenses

Voice

(440) 329-5222

voice | Homestead Exemption

Voice

(330) 329-5269

voice | Property Tax Assessment Appeals Boards

Fax

(440) 329-5223

Application process

- Call the office or visit the website for more information. - Visit the website to obtain an application.

Fee

Fixed fee. Call for details.

Eligibility

Serves businesses in Lorain County.

Languages

None.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Lorain County Auditor

Administers the Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Rollback; registers owners of manufactured homes for tax purposes; as an agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation, is responsible for administering the Tangible Personal Property Tax laws; is the focal point in the county for issuance of licenses for dogs, kennels, vendors and cigarettes; responsible for Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment and is charged with the responsibility of insuring that all state laws relating to weights and measures are strictly enforced.