If your pet is ever missing, a license tag provides the best way of notifying you if someone finds your pet.
Once your dog has been assigned a license with his or her distinctive tag number it will enable us to identify the owner.
Ohio law requires that licenses are to be renewed from December 1 through January 31 or within thirty days if you acquire a new dog. Puppies must be licensed by the time they reach three months of age. Cost is $18 annually for a one-year dog license, $54 for a three-year dog license, and $180 for lifetime/permanent dog license. Ohio law requires an additional late fee ($18 in Summit County) if you do not renew your dog's license by January 31 of the year it is due.
Yearly renewal applications will be automatically mailed to all current registered dog owners from DocuPet. If you have lost your renewal form please call DocuPet at 1-877-239-6072 during regular business hours or visit summitcountyoh.docupet.com to see in-person licensing locations.
Handicapped Assistance Tags
Handicapped Assistance Tags are available in our Services Department at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron Ohio 44310 and are good for a trained dog’s entire life. There is no charge for an assistance tag. Please call 330-630-7226.
The Fiscal Officer warns dog owners of a possible phone scam involving dog licenses.
The Fiscal Office never calls dog owners, taxpayers, or anyone else asking for documents that contain Social Security numbers.
Never give personal information, including your bank account, credit card numbers or Social Security number to anyone EVER over the phone.
The Fiscal Office never requests any type of personal information over the phone.