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Akron, Ohio – Licensing dogs is now easier, more modernized, and more valuable for residents as Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise CPA, CFE, launches a partnership with DocuPet, a world-leading pet profile, lost pet, and licensing platform. Through pet licensing and their complimentary HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service, DocuPet offers residents an effective pet identification and reunification program that keeps pets out of shelters and returns them home safely. Though licensing is mandatory for dogs, many local pet owners do not license their pets regularly. With the announcement of this new partnership, Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise and DocuPet hope to attract pet owners to the program.
Residents can browse hundreds of colorful and unique designer tag styles online or design their own tags with an easy-to-use customization tool. Please note there is an additional fee for a customized dog tag. Every DocuPet tag is equipped with the free HomeSafe® 24/7 lost pet service and may double as a pet’s official license. DocuPet tags are assigned a unique code on the back, which links directly to a pet’s secure online profile, making it easy for anyone who finds a lost pet to reference the code and create a Found Pet Report in seconds. Pet owners can also create Lost Pet Reports as soon as they realize their pet has gone missing. In addition, DocuPet’s dedicated dispatch staff is available 24/7 to reunite lost pets with their families.
“We are excited about our partnership with DocuPet, as their online licensing solution will be extremely valuable to pet owners and necessary for animal safety within the community,” said Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen Scalise. “This partnership will help reduce the number of dogs entering local shelters, freeing up space and resources for pets that truly need care. We look forward to residents taking advantage of this program to help protect their pets and all pets in our community.”
All dogs in Summit County are required to be licensed annually. Licenses are available for purchase beginning December 1, 2025, through January 31, 2026. The cost for a single-year license is $18, a three-year license is $54, and a lifetime/permanent license is $180. Residents who fail to register by the January 31, 2026 deadline will be required to pay a statutory $18 late fee.
For more information or to apply for a dog license, please visit https://summitcountyoh.docupet.com or call (330) 630-7226.
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Summit County Fiscal Officer Kristen M. Scalise CPA, CFE, has announced a third billing for parcels with delinquent taxes. Mailing of the third billing began on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Closing date for payment will be Friday, October 31, 2025. Failure to pay by the due date may result in publishing the taxpayer’s name in a newspaper publication as required by law.
On December 1, 2025, statutory interest will be charged against any unpaid taxes. If your mortgage lender or someone else is responsible for your real estate tax payment, you must contact them immediately and forward the tax bill to them. Ohio law states that it is the taxpayer’s responsibility to obtain and pay their tax bill on time.
There are several convenient ways for property owners to make payment:
1. In-person: Payments can be made in person at our temporary location, Summit County Fiscal Office, Treasurer Division, 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, Ohio 44310. Office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
2. By mail: Mailed payments must be U.S. postmarked by Friday, October 31, 2025. A private meter is not valid for establishing the date of payment.
3. Online or by phone: Tax bills can be paid online or by phone through a secure payment service provided by ACI Payments, Inc. Taxpayers will need their parcel number on hand. A nominal service fee will be charged by ACI Payments, Inc. if paying via debit or credit card, or a $1 fee if paying via electronic check. To pay taxes online or by phone, go to https://fiscaloffice.summitoh.net/index.php/on-line-tax-payments.
4. Drop Box Location: Taxpayers can submit tax payments by using the drop box located at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave. in Akron, during regular building hours, Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any payments made through the drop box that creates an overage will be applied to the next tax bill.
Assistance is available to property owners who have outstanding delinquent real estate taxes. The Delinquent Tax Payment Program provides assistance to individuals who have fallen behind on their real estate tax payments. By entering into a written delinquent tax contract, property owners will establish a monthly payment, and unpaid taxes will not be subject to further penalty or interest. For more information about the Delinquent Tax Payment Program, please call (330)-643-2600.
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