Robin E. Hildebrand
Crawford County Auditor
112 E. Mansfield St.
Bucyrus,OH 44820-0150
(419) 562-7941     Fax:  (419) 562-2139

Licensing your dog is a part of our state law and is required when your dog reaches three months of age. Licensing also provides a means of reuniting lost pets with their owners. I hope you find this information helpful and worthwhile.  Should you have any questions about dog licensing, please do not hesitate to contact us.

When? All dogs over 3 months of age must be licensed each year before the 31st of January.  When you obtain an older dog you have 30 days to purchase a tag without paying a penalty. However, a tag should be purchased immediately in order to avoid possible Municipal Court non-licensure fines.

Cost? A dog license costs $14.00 and a kennel license costs $70.00 You must be engaged in the business of breeding dogs for hunting or for sale in order to qualify for a kennel license.

Where? Monday through Friday at the County Auditor’s Office in the Courthouse, or by mail using the dog application that you can print below.

Dog Tags can be purchased at the following location: The agent is allowed by law to receive an additional fee of .75 cents per application.

2009 Dog Tag Satellite Locations

Crawford County Humane Society
3590 St Rt 98
Bucyrus, OH  44820
419-562-9149
Hours M-F 10-5 Sat. 11-3 closed Sunday

Horizon Animal Hospital
933 Bucyrus Rd.
Galion, OH 44833
419-468-2169
Hours: Monday 8-6, Tuesday & Wednesday 9-6
Thursday 9-8, Friday 9-6, Saturday 9-12.

The Crestline Advocate
312 N Seltzer St
Crestline, OH  44827
419-683-3355
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5

New Washington Herald
625 S Kibler St
New Washington, OH 44854
419-492-2133
Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5