Important Announcement from the Auditor

The Muskingum County Auditor's Office has reopened to the public. 

Masks are required for office entry and only three customers are able to be served at one time. 

The office will continue to conduct business
via mail, phone, fax, and email. 

I appreciate your patience as my office continues to navigate the ever
changing COVID-19 situation.  Please know that your health and the
well-being of our community are my top priority.

Beginning January 15th, 2021, Surviving Spouses of Public Service Officers Killed in the Line of Duty will be eligible to receive the Homestead Exemption.  

For more information, view this Brochure.

To apply, complete this Application.

The Muskingum County Auditor's Office will begin exclusively distributing the updated Conveyance Form, DTE Form 100, on January 4, 2021.

As of February 1, 2021, the updated form will be mandatory and all forms not in compliance will be returned.

If you have any questions, please contact the Real Estate Department of the County Auditor's Office at (740) 455-7109, option 1.

For a blank copy of the new DTE 100, please click here.

For a fillable version of the new DTE 100, please click here.

Muskingum County Dog Licenses for 2021 go on sale December 1st, 2020 according to Debra J. Nye, County Auditor.

All dogs older than three months are required to be registered, per Ohio Revised Code 955.01.  The fee for a one-year license is $10.00.

Muskingum County also offers three-year and permanent non-transferrable licenses for sale.  These licenses are only available for purchase at the Muskingum County Auditor’s Office and the Muskingum County Dog and Kennel Office.  The fee for a three-year license is $30.00 and the fee for a permanent license is $100.00.

Kennel licenses are also available for sale at the price of $50.00.  These licenses are available for sale exclusively from the Muskingum County Auditor’s Office. Kennel licenses are only available if you are both breeding and selling your dogs. A valid Vendor’s License is required to purchase a Kennel License.

Renewal licenses will be available for purchase with no penalty until July 1, 2021 due to House Bill 404.  After this deadline, a late fee will be applied to all licenses.

If you have any questions regarding the 2021 Dog Licenses, please contact my office at (740) 455-7109, ext. 100. Thank you for your understanding as our office navigates the current Coronavirus pandemic.