December 6 – Dog licenses are now on sale through January 31 through the Lawrence County Animal Shelter. Licensing your dog is an essential responsibility for pet owners as it ensures lost pets can be identified and returned home.
Ohio law requirement
According to Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 955.01, all dog owners, keepers or caretakers of dogs over three months old must register their dogs with the Lawrence County Auditor annually between December 1 and January 31.
Where can you buy dog licenses?
Dog licenses can be purchased:
—Online: www.doglicenses.us/OH/Lawrence/ (http://www.doglicenses.us/OH/Lawrence/)
Personally on the following:
— Lawrence County Animal Shelter, 1302 Adams Lane, Ironton
—South Point Storage, 602 Solida Rd., South Point
—Lawrence County Auditor’s Office, 111 South 4th St., Ironton
—Dickess Market, 13628 State Route 141, Kitts Hill
Dog license costs 2025:
—One-year license: $16.
—Licenses purchased after January 31 will be subject to a $16 late fee per tag.
—One-year license (spayed/neutered dog): $12.
—Documentation from a veterinarian is required. Licenses purchased after January 31 will be subject to a $12 late fee per tag.
—Three-year license: $48 (available online and accounting firm only).
—Permanent license: $160 (available online and accounting firm only).
—If you do not renew your dog permit by February 1, the cost of the permit will be doubled and you may also face fines for having an unlicensed dog.
