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DOG TAG SALES AT THE TOWNSHIP GOVERNMENT CENTER have
ended for 2026. PURCHASE TAGS ONLINE HERE
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Township sales are by exact cash only or by check. We cannot make change.
We do not accept credit cards.
We highly recommend that you purchase tags ONLINE!
CLICK HERE to renew your dog tags online (recommended).
CLICK TO PRINT a copy of the application to mail or take to selected location.
CLICK HERE for a list of outpost locations outside of downtown Dayton to renew or purchase a tag in person.
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Dog license details:
Under Ohio law, all dogs three months and older must be registered annually with their County Auditor’s Office. 2026 Montgomery County dog licenses are available for purchase beginning December 1-January 31. Miami Township sales at the Government Center begin December 1.
Licenses cost $20 for dogs that are spayed or neutered and $24 for unaltered dogs. Failure to register your dog by the January 31 deadline can result in a penalty fee.
Dog licenses not only serve as legal proof of ownership but also help reunite lost pets with their owners. Licensed dogs are held at the Animal Resource Center (ARC) for 14 days, compared to just three days for unlicensed dogs. Licenses can be traced year round, making it easier to bring your pet home safely.
To purchase or renew your dog's license, visit www.mcohio.org/dogs, stop by the Auditor's Office or ARC, or apply by mail. For more details, visit the website or contact the Montgomery County Auditor’s Office at 937- 225-4314.