Dog Licenses | Summit County Fiscal Officer
1030 East Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
Barrier Free Restrooms|Designated Parking|Single Floor Building|Wheelchair Accessible Building (no stairs & entrance door).
Eligibility
Serves dog owners in Summit County. Dogs older than six (6) months must have been vaccinated for rabies before a license is issued.
Required documents
Completed form.
Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 4:00pm. Closed on holidays.
Ohio law requires that licenses be renewed from December 1st through January 31st, or within thirty days after a dog owner acquires a new dog. Puppies must be licensed by the time they reach three (3) months of age.
(330) 630-7226
Voice·
voice | Customer Service
Languages
None.
Application process
- Purchase a license in-person, by mail, or online at http://FiscalOffice.summitoh.net.
- Kennel licenses must be purchased at, or completed applications mailed to, the Services Department.
- Handicapped Assistance tags for dogs that provide assistance to citizens with disabilities must be obtained in person at the Services Department.
Fees
Fixed fee, varies by type.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio
Issues licenses for all dogs in Summit County. Ohio law requires every person who owns, keeps, or harbors a dog more than 3-months of age to file an application for registration.
Last assured
01/23/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Summit County Fiscal Officer
Manages the Auditor Division, Recorder Division, Services Division, and Treasurer Division. Responsible for the collecting of Real Estate Taxes on all properties in Summit County, mailing real estate tax bills semi-annually, and managing county revenue.