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Licenses must be purchased every year. All dogs 3 months of age and older must be licensed each year by January 31. Dogs acquired after January 31 must be licensed immediately to avoid penalties.

 

WHERE?  *

Lorain County Dog Kennel's Office
301 Hadaway St.
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 326-5995

Lorain County Auditor's Office
Lorain County Administration Building
226 Middle Ave., 2nd Floor
Elyria, OH 44035
(440) 329-5207
 

* Other License Locations are also available throughout Lorain County. Please call the Dog Warden's Office at (440) 326-5995 for more information.

 

 

Licensing is a requirement of state law. The license, attached to your dog’s collar, will identify you as the owner should the dog be lost.

If your dog is found running at large by the Dog Warden’s office and is wearing a tag, you will be notified by phone or in person that your dog has been impounded. With a current license attached, you are assured that your dog will be held for 14 days. Dogs not wearing their current license tags are held only 3 days before adoption or euthenization.