Ohio Law requires licenses be renewed between December 1st and January 31st each year. And as stated previously, any dog over 3 months must be licensed so if a dog is acquired at any time during the year it must be licensed immediately. One of our main goals is to ensure that every dog in the county is wearing a current doglicense to make sure it will find its way home as soon as possible!

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The offices of the LakeCountyDog Warden and LakeCounty Auditor offer doglicenses for sale throughout the year. The Ohio Revised Code specifies that all dogs must be kept confined to the owners’ property or under reasonable control at all times. This applies to all areas of Ohio, urban or rural. Municipalities may have additional regulations regarding dog control within their own areas, so we suggest you check with your local zoning department.

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This law was ...See full list on lakecountyohio.govAll dogs must be vaccinated against the rabies virus by a licensed veterinarian, according to a regulation of the Lake County General Health District. Call your Veterinarian for more information. Rabies can be contracted by any warm-blooded animal, including man, and is almost always fatal. Immunizing your pet help to prevent the spread of the dise...See full list on lakecountyohio.govAll dogs three months of age and older must be licensed immediately according to state law. New doglicenses are sold during the annual renewal period between December 1 and January 31.

Final Conclusion

Dogs acquired after January 31 must be licensed immediately to avoid penalty fees. Licensing is a requirement of Ohio law, and the current doglicense attached to y...See full list on lakecountyohio.gov Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in LakeCounty. Licenses are available for 1 year, 3 year, and lifetime terms and must be renewed prior to January 31st.