Pursuant to O.R.C. §955.01 Issuance of Licenses to Register Dogs and Kennels

$12.00 for single / $60.00 for kennel

LAST DATE WITHOUT PENALTY: 1/31/2012

The Auditor registers and issues licenses for all dogs and kennels. A portion of the fees collected goes to pay for claims made on animals destroyed or injured by dogs. Another portion is designated for the use of the County Dog Warden, who is responsible for the enforcement of the licensing and registering of dogs and kennels. The Auditor may appoint agents to assist in registering all dogs and kennels and issuing licenses. A fee is allowed for the agents on each license, which is in addition to the license fees set by the County Commissioners.

NOTE FROM THE AUDITOR:

The due date for acquiring your 2012 dog license is January 31, 2012.  Mailed requests for dog tags must be postmarked by January 31st to avoid the penalty.  If you have a new dog, you have 30 days after the dog becomes three months of age or is brought from outside Ohio. The fee is $12.00 for single license plus penalty of an additional $12.00 if purchased after January 31st. Kennel license is $60.00 plus $60.00 if late. Licenses may be purchased at the County Auditor's office, 349 Main Street and the Coshocton County Animal Shelter ($.75 administration fee will apply), Morgan Run Road throughout the year.   or at one of the following locations for an additional administration fee of $.75 per application from December 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012.