Download the dog license registration application
Preble County Auditor Lavon Wright is reminding dog owners that 2026 Dog Licenses go on sale December 1, 2025, and the renewal period runs through January 31, 2026. Dog licenses are now $18.00 each and are valid for all of 2026. After January 31, 2026, there is a late penalty to purchase the license. Anyone who “owns, keeps, or harbors a dog” is required by state law to purchase a license.
The Preble County Auditor’s Office located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse in Eaton will have license available. One year ($18), Three-year ($54), Permanent ($180) and Kennel ($90/5 tags and $1.00 for each additional tag) license are also available. Office hours are 8-4 Monday through Friday. You may also call the office 456-8148 or visit our website Preble County Auditor for instructions on how to purchase them through the mail.
During the renewal period there are several sites throughout the county that will also have 1 (one) year dog license for sale. Those businesses may charge a preparation fee of $ .75 per application. The sites are Eaton – Dog Warden, Town & Country Vet Clinic, Brubaker Grain, Creature Comforts Vet Clinic, License Bureau, Lakengren POA/ Gratis – Twin Valley Bank/ Camden – Somerville Bank/ West Alexandria – Twin Valley Bank, Twin Valley Animal Hospital/ Lewisburg – LCNB, Farmer’s State Bank, / New Paris – Farmer’s State Bank