Deadline coming up for dog license buyers

VW independent/submitted information

The deadline for purchasing 2019 dog licenses without incurring a penalty is coming closer. Dog tags must be purchased or ordered prior to February 1. Dog tags are now on sale in Van Wert County at the Auditor’s Office, Room 205 in the Van Wert County Courthouse and at the following locations: 

• Animal Clinic of Van Wert, 13995 Lincoln Highway in Van Wert            
• Emme Lu’s, 7079 U.S. 127 in Van Wert           
• J & R Merchandising, 200 Walcott St. in Willshire                      
• Ohio City Express, 511 W. Carmean St. in Ohio City     
• Rambler’s Roost, 18191-A Lincoln Highway near Middle Point  
• The Secret Garden, 109 W. Tully St. in Convoy
• Van Wert Vet Clinic, 11251 Van Wert-Decatur Road in Van Wert          

A self-addressed stamped envelope, along with the proper fee, must accompany the return of an application by mail. If purchasing a tag at one of the above locations, dog owners should take their applications with them, if they received one by mail. Dog tags can be purchased online from December 1 to January 31 only. Go to swww.doglicenses.us/OH/VanWert/.

Dog licenses cost $17 for a one-year tag, and must be purchased for all dogs ages 3 months or older as of January 31. If purchased after January 31, a $17 penalty is assessed in addition to the regular fee. 

A three-year tag can be purchased for $51, while a lifetime dog tag can be purchased for $170, but only at the Auditor’s Office.

Kennel licenses are $85 for five tags, with additional tags $1 each. The penalty for kennel licenses purchased after January 31 is an additional $85. 

For more information, contact Kaitlyn at the Van Wert County Auditor’s Office, 419.238.0843.