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Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025

Auditor sets deadline for dog tag sales

VW independent/submitted information

Van Wert County Auditor Nancy Dixon has announced that January 31 will be the last day to purchase dog licenses without a penalty.  After January 31, there will be a $15 penalty.

Dog licenses may be purchased in the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the Van Wert County Courthouse, or at various locations in the county, as follows:

  • Hall Lumber Company, 122 S. Main St., Convoy.
  • The Ramblers Roost Truck Stop, Lincoln Highway, Middle Point.
  • Animal Clinic-Dr. Wilkin, Lincoln Highway, Van Wert.
  • Van Wert Veterinary Clinic-Dr. Trapp, Van Wert-Decatur Road, Van Wert.
  • Ohio City Express, 511 W. Carmean St., Ohio City.
  • Delphos Ace Hardware, 242 N. Main St., Delphos.
  • Emme Lu’s Pet Wellness Center LLC, 7079 U.S. 127, Van Wert.
  • Dog House Grooming & Supplies, 117 N. Washington St., Van Wert.
  • J & A Merchandising, 200 Walcott St., Willshire.

A self-addressed envelope and the proper fee must accompany the return of the application by mail.  If purchasing a tag at one of the above locations please bring the license application if one was received.

Dog tags may be ordered online from December 1-January 31 only. Go to www.co.vanwert.oh.us/dogs.php and follow the link.

POSTED: 01/21/16 at 8:58 am. FILED UNDER: News