Wayne County Auditor's Office

DocuPet is the official pet licensing partner for Wayne County Auditor's Office

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Why Docupet

Why License?

With DocuPet, your pet’s license is much more than just a tag. It’s their ticket home, their customized (and cute!) emblem, and a link to their personal digital record. It’s also your way of doing good - not just for your pet, but for the pets in need in your community.

Dog licenses are mandatory in Wayne County. In fact, licenses are mandatory in nearly every community across North America. Why? Because licenses help keep pets and the communities they live in safe.

Since licensing your dogs is a requirement, our goal is to make this process quick, simple, and valuable. Check out the ways you can license your pet below and feel good knowing that licensing revenue funds important initiatives helping to improve your community. To further support these efforts, DocuPet will always donate 20% of designer tag and product sales to our local Safe&Happy Fund partner in Wayne County, Wayne County Dog Shelter.

How to License

  • Online
  • In-person
  • Mail
  • Phone

The fastest and easiest way to license or renew is right here. You’ll create a profile for your pet, upload photos, process your license registration, and receive purchase confirmations via email. Payment can be made using a credit card or Visa/Mastercard debit card and your package will be shipped out next business day. Each year, you just need to log in to your existing account and renew - it’s super easy!

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In person licensing is available at the following location(s) however it’s important to know you will still receive your tag in the mail:

Wayne County Auditor's Office 428 West Liberty Street, Wooster, Ohio 44691

Wayne County Dog Shelter 5694 Burbank Road, Ohio 44691

Don’t forget to check hours of operation, appointment policies, and accepted payment methods prior to heading out.

If you wish, you can download the below form and complete it prior to arriving.

Download Registration Form

If you opt to license via snail mail - keep in mind processing your registration will take a lot longer!

Make sure you complete the below form in full and that it is free of any errors otherwise your registration may not be successfully processed. The fine print is there for a reason so keep an eye out for accepted payment methods, who the check should be made out to, where it should be mailed, and any required supporting documentation.

Download Registration Form

If you’re having trouble licensing online and need to get your registration processed in a hurry, you can give our customer care team a call and they may be able to process your pet license over the phone. Note that we can only accept credit cards and Visa/Mastercard debit as payment.

License Fees

Pet licenses are required for all dogs living in Wayne County. Licenses are available for 1 year, 3 year and lifetime terms and must be renewed prior to January 31st. You will receive reminders from us about upcoming license expirations via mail, phone, and email.

Dog Licenses Fee
Dog License - 1 Year $16.00
Dog License - 3 Year $48.00
Lifetime License $160.00
*Puppy License $8.00
Service Dog $0.00
ONE-YEAR LICENSE
Fee $16.00
THREE-YEAR LICENSE
Fee $48.00
LIFETIME LICENSE
Fee $160.00
*PUPPY LICENSE
Fee $8.00
Service Animal
Fee $0.00

A replacement Wayne County tag is available for a $5 fee or at no additional charge when you license your pet.

A late fee of $16 will apply if you fail to license before February 1st.

Licenses are required for all dogs over 3 months of age.

*Puppy licenses are available for puppies becoming 3-months of age between July 1st - December 1st.

DocuPet Benefits

Found a lost pet?

If the pet is wearing a DocuPet tag, visit our site or their unique web address on the back of the tag, enter the code found on the pet's tag, and gain access to the contact information that pet’s owner has chosen to provide. You may also call our 24/7 dispatch staff at 1-877-239-6072

Is your pet lost?

Don't panic! We're here to help! Log in to your profile and report your pet lost by clicking on their name and then using the "Report Lost" button. Our dedicated staff is immediately alerted and an email will go out with your pet's information to registered members in your community. Log in Now

Account not yet activated? Call us at 1-877-239-6072

What is HomeSafe™?

The HomeSafe™ Lost Pet Service features an online tool that ties your pet's unique tag code to their online profile. This means that if anyone finds your pet, they can easily report them found through our site, and immediately get access to the contact information you have chosen to provide.

Our Found Pet report makes it easy for people to help your pet get home safe. We also have a dedicated dispatch staff that works around the clock, answering phone calls and working with members of the community to help get lost pets home safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

PROGRAM AND PARTNERSHIP

You may have entered your address incorrectly or we may not have your address in the address database for your community. Please double-check all spelling and ensure you are using the abbreviated form for your street type ex. St instead of Street. You may contact Wayne County Auditor's Office directly if you believe you reside within their jurisdiction but your address is not being accepted by the system.

DocuPet has a Help Center that houses many helpful articles about the DocuPet system, communications, and other information that is not specific to your licensing jurisdiction. Visit here.

LICENSING OPTIONS, DATES, AND LOCATIONS

Licenses are available for renewal each year on December 1st. If you renew prior to the upcoming expiration date, your pet's new license will start the day after expiration, not on the date of purchase.

Ohio State Law requires any dog over the age of three (3) months to have a license within 30 days of ownership. 

Please visit Wayne County Auditor's Office in person as kennel licensing is not processed through DocuPet. They are located at 428 West Liberty Street in Wooster.

You may license in person at Wayne County Auditor's Office located at 428 West Liberty Street in Wooster. 

Licenses are required to be renewed prior to the expiration date depending on the length of the license term you purchased.

Wayne County Auditor's Office provides licensing services for the following areas: Wayne County

FEES AND FINES

Wayne County Auditor's Office does not offer any special rates for veterans. Please call (330) 287-5430 or email auditor@wayne-ohio.org directly to discuss.

Please visit Wayne County Auditor's Office in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. They are located at 428 West Liberty Street in Wooster. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.

No, there is no discount for licensing multiple pets. Each pet will be charged the appropriate licensing fee.

A $16 late fee will apply if you fail to license before February 1st.

Please visit Wayne County Auditor's Office in person if you are qualifying for this rate for the first time. Once the team there verifies your designation you will be able to renew online in future years.

Visit this page for licensing options and fees.

There are no senior rates to license your pet.

TAGS

Please visit in person at Wayne County Auditor's Office located at 428 West Liberty Street in Wooster and they will be able to assist you.

CITY INFORMATION AND CITY ORDINANCES

The following species are required to be licensed: Dogs

Please get in touch with Wayne County Dog Shelter at 330-804-3647.

The laws governing dog licensing in the State of Ohio may be found in the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), sections 955.01955.05, and 955.26