ROSS COUNTY, Ohio – Ross County Auditor Jeff Lehner announced that 2025 dog and kennel licenses are now available for purchase. Residents can obtain licenses at the Auditor’s Office, online, or at various local vendors across the county.
“We in the Auditor’s Office are happy to partner again with the Ross County Humane Society and small businesses throughout the community to make licenses easily available for residents,” Lehner said. “There is no increase in fees – licenses remain $10 per dog and $50 for kennel licenses, as they have been for many years.”
Ohio state law mandates that all dogs aged three months or older be licensed annually. The deadline to purchase 2025 licenses is January 31, 2025. After this date, state-mandated penalties will be assessed for late registration. Proceeds from license sales directly support the Ross County Humane Society.
Where to Purchase
Licenses can be purchased online at Ross County Dog Licenses or the following locations:
- Pettit’s Service Station
10848 Main St, Clarksburg
740-993-2209 - Paint Valley Hardware & Supply
570 E Main St, Bainbridge
740-634-3888 - Garman Feed & Supply
3540 OH-28, South Salem
937-981-7154 - Frankfort Hardware & Gifts
15 N Main St, Frankfort
740-998-2051 - Central Center Hardware
653 Central Center, Chillicothe
740-773-7272 - Kingston Market
9277 OH-159, Kingston
740-642-2288 - North Fork Animal Clinic
2260 Anderson Station Rd, Chillicothe
740-773-7387 - Ross County Humane Society
2308 Lick Run Rd, Chillicothe
740-775-6808 - Ross County Auditor’s Office
2 N Paint St Ste G, Chillicothe
740-702-3080
Ross County residents with questions can contact the Auditor’s Office at 740-702-3080. Don’t forget to secure your pet’s license before the January 31 deadline!