Dog Licenses | Lorain County Auditor
226 Middle Avenue, Suite 200, Lorain County Administration Building, Elyria, OH 44035
Eligibility
Serves residents of Lorain County.
Required documents
Must complete a registration form.
Hours
Varies by location for in-person registration. Registration is available online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(440) 329-5170
Voice
Email[email protected]
Languages
None.
Application process
Applications are available at the office of the Lorain County Auditor or at many other locations throughout the county (including the Lorain County Dog Kennel). Visit the auditor's website at www.loraincounty.com/auditor/dog-licenses/vendors for a list of locations or to register online.
Fees
- Fixed fee of $26 annually for a 1-year dog license.
- Fixed fee of $78 for a 3-year dog license.
- Fxed fee of $260 for lifetime/permanent dog license.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Issues dog licenses for Lorain County. Dog owners must purchase a license on or before January 31st, or within 30 days after the dog becomes three months of age or is brought from outside the state.
Last assured
09/09/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
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.