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Dog License Information
 To Purchase Dog Tags Online Click the Moving Beagle Graphic at Left
Dog Licensing Overview
Butler County licenses over 36,000 dogs per year. Not only is the license required by law, it ensures your dog a free ride home. When the dog wardens find a licensed dog running loose, they can look up the information and make sure your dog is returned to you safe and sound.
If you have not licensed your dog yet, either click on the dog icon at left to purchase your tags Online or print the application available above and mail in with your payment to:
Butler County Auditor
130 High St., 3rd floor
Hamilton, OH 45011
Purchasing a Duplicate Tag
If your dog has lost its tag, duplicate tags are available for purchase from the Auditor's Office. Due to a change in state law, as of 5/22/2012 duplicate tags increased to $5 each. You can photocopy your original receipt, so that we have your tag number. Include $5 with that copy and send that along with a self addressed stamped envelope to the address above. Or you can come in and get one in person, it will only take a few minutes.
If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us at (513) 887-3160.
Transferring a Dog License
If you have given away or sold a dog that has a current license, you can transfer the license to the new owner. Due to a change in state law, as of 5/22/2012 the cost to transfer a dog license increased to $5. There is a form listed above that you can fill in and mail to our office.
Loss of a Beloved Pet
If you have lost a dog due to death, please inform us as soon as possible at (513) 887-3160. If we receive this information before November 1 we won't mail out a renewal notice reminder for that particular dog. If you get a new dog you will need to purchase a new tag for the new dog.
Change of Address
If you move, please call and give us your correct information at (513) 887-3160. Remember that the dog license is linked to your address. You want to be sure that the information is correct, should you be separated from your pet.
Kennel License Information
Requirements for a Kennel under the Butler County, Ohio Rural Zoning Resolution, which applies to the following six townships - Hanover, Lemon, Madison, Milford, Oxford, Ross:
- Shall have direct access to a major arterial or to a collector street.
- The site shall not contain fewer than ten (10) acres.
- Any building for this use shall be located not less than 300 feet from any property line.
- Landscaping plan for the external use of the kennel to effectively screen such use shall be submitted to the board of zoning appeals for approval
Residents of these six townships applying for the first time for a kennel license must present a letter from their local zoning board confirming the above requirements are met in your individual case.
Other townships and municipalities may have different requirements. The Auditor's Office requires a letter confirming the location of the kennel meets local zoning regulations before a kennel license will be issued for the first time.
Cost of a kennel license is $70.00 per year as long as the license is renewed by January 31, this includes 5 dog licenses. After January 31 there is a $70.00 penalty for all renewals. Up to 5 additional licenses may be purchased for $1.00 each.
Butler County Rural Zoning Resolution
New Ohio Law Concerning Vicious Dogs, Effective May 22, 2012
Analysis of Sub. H.B. 14 (Vicious Dog Law
Sampling of Ohio Laws Dealing with Dogs
Considering a dog purchase?
Perhaps you don't yet have a dog or are in the market for a new dog. For your convenience, the below links will take you to Web sites that may help you decide on the dog breed that would be right for you.
WWW.akc.org
www.dogbreedinfo.com
www.nationalkennelclub.com/
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