Dog Licenses

Licensing Information

Licenses are required for all dogs over the age of three months per the Ohio Revised Code (ORC 955.01). The application for registration must be filed by every person who owns, keeps, or harbors a dog within the first 30 days of ownership or between December 1st and January 31st annually to avoid late fees and citations.

Your dog's license helps us get them back home if they venture away. Be sure to update your phone number and address with the shelter so we can contact you quickly.

Dog licenses are available online, at the Auditor’s office, and at the Miami County Animal Shelter.

If you have found a stray dog with a Miami County dog license, please call the Shelter ((937) 332-6919) during business hours. You may contact the Miami County Dispatch Center using the non-emergency number ((937) 440-9911) after regular business hours.

2026 Fees

Tags available at the Miami County Animal Shelter:
1110 North County Road 25A, Troy, OH 45373

  • 1 year - $20.00 **
  • Kennel - $100.00 ** ‐ Available to those who house adult dogs for breeding purposes for sale or exchange
  • Extra Tags - $1.00 

Tags available at the Miami County Auditor's Office:
201 West Main Street, Troy, OH 45373

  • 1 year - $20.00 **
  • 3 Year Tag - $60.00
  • Permanent Tag - $200.00 These non-transferable licenses are valid for the life of the licensed pet.

Licenses marked with [**] double in price after January 31 annually.

Hours of Operation

Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10 AM - 4 PM
Wednesday 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 10 AM - 2 PM
We are closed to the public on Thursdays & Sundays

Address

1110 N. County Road 25A
Troy, OH 45373

Phone (937) 332-6919
Fax (937) 332-7060

Email The Animal Shelter

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MCPAW

MCPAW is an Ohio 501(c)3 nonprofit founded and run by community members from throughout Miami County. Their current campaign is directed toward raising funds to build a new, no-kill animal shelter with expanded capacity to meet the needs of companion animals and community members.

MCPAW Email

Miami County Partners for Animal Welfare

FAQs

Does my dog have to wear his/her license tag?

First of all, it is the law. Also, wearing the license tag is the quickest way for your dog to be returned to you if he/she becomes lost.

Do you accept credit/debit cards as payment?

Yes, the Miami County Animal Shelter accepts credit/debit cards (there is a 2.7% processing fee for credit/debit cards), cash, and checks with photo identification. No starter checks, please.

How soon are dogs available for adoption after they arrive at the animal shelter?

Dogs wearing current license tags must be held for 14 days. Dogs without license tags must be held 3 business days. After that time period the dog may be available for adoption and they are kept for as long as it takes and we have room.