Cigarette Licensing
The Butler County Auditor’s Office is responsible for the issuance of Retail Cigarette Licenses.
You must have a Butler County Vendor’s License in order to have a Retail Cigarette License. The cost of the Retail Cigarette License is $125 annually and the licenses run from May to May each year. With a change in state law, beginning in 2024, the licenses will run from June to June.
Retail Cigarette Dealer's License Application Form (fillable)
Retail Cigarette License Proration Chart (2023-2024)
The cost of the Wholesale Cigarette License is $1,000 annually but wholesale licenses can only be purchased directly from the Ohio Department of Taxation. More information can be found on the department's Web site at : http://www.tax.ohio.gov/divisions/excise/cigarettes/index.stm
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequent Questions about Cigarette Licenses Answered, Ohio Dept. of Taxation