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February 18, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Monica Moran, 614.378.2879
Monica.Moran@franklincountyohio.gov
Auditor Stinziano Announces Dog License Renewal Deadline Extension
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano announced Thursday an extension of the dog licensing deadline. The new deadline, based on COVID-19 relief passed by the General Assembly, is July 1. This extension will allow dog owners more time to purchase or renew a license without a penalty.
“Your Auditor’s office wants to ensure that everyone can get their dog license free of penalty,” Stinziano said. “Licensing your dog is required by the State of Ohio, and I want to make dog licensing easy and accessible for all Franklin County residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”
“One goal since I took office as your Franklin County Auditor has been to increase the rate of licensed dogs and encourage responsible pet ownership,” Stinziano noted. The 2020 licensing season saw 99,795 licensed dogs in Franklin County, correcting a pattern of decline.
The Auditor’s office has expanded the locations where owners can purchase or renew a license, including at socially-distanced mobile events across Franklin County.
The cost to license a spayed or neutered dog is $18 for one year, $54 for 3 years, or $180 for a permanent license. For a non-spayed or neutered dog, the cost is $35 for one year, $105 for 3 years, or $350 for a permanent license.
In addition to being required by state law, dog licensing ensures that any lost dog is returned quickly to their owners. Most funds generated from dog licensing support the Franklin County Dog Shelter & Adoption Center.
Though the Auditor’s office public counters remain closed for the health and safety of Franklin County residents, dog licenses can always be purchased online at doglicense.franklincountyohio.gov.
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