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Vendor's License
Last Updated: 11 May 2022
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Anyone selling something in the state of Ohio needs a vendor’s license.  There is a onetime $25 fee for a vendor’s license and there is a fine by the state if you are caught without one.  You need a vendor’s license in order to pay sales tax to the state.  Examples of businesses needing a license: dog breeding for resale purposes, continuous garage sale, retail stores, food and goods sales at the fair and many other things.  If you have questions about the need for a license, please call the Auditor's office.  You may purchase all types of vendor’s licenses online at the Ohio Department of Taxation.  The auditor’s office can only sell a Brown County vendor’s license.  If you need a delivery, transient or service license, you will need to contact the State of Ohio.

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Vendor's License FAQs
Last Updated: 13 May 2022
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  • Motor Vehicle Sales: Contact the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
  • Food: Contact the Ohio Department of Health
  • Liquor: Contact the Ohio Department of Liquor Control
  • Watercraft/Outboard Motor Sales: Contact the Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Check with your county Auditor, or the Ohio Department of Taxation, for a complete list.

Where can I find additional information about Ohio sales tax, laws and rules?

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Vendor's License FAQs
Last Updated: 13 May 2022
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There are five information sources:

  1. The ORC (Chapters 5739, 5741 and 5743) is available online and at most public and county law libraries.
  2. Business Tax Guide for Ohio published by the Ohio Department of Taxation. 
  3. Ohio Sales & Use Tax Guide published by the Ohio Department of Taxation. 
  4. Ohio Department of Taxation's Regional office or the central office in Columbus, 888.405.4039. 
  5. 1st Stop Business Connection.

How often will I pay?

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Vendor's License FAQs
Last Updated: 13 May 2022
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Please contact the Ohio Department of Taxation for payment instructions.

What happens if I don't pay on time?

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For each return that is not paid in full with-in the time limit, $50.00, or 10% of the required tax, whichever is greater, must be paid in addition to the unpaid tax for that reporting period.

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Auditor: Jill Hall
Email: See Contact Auditor
Telephone: 937.378.6398
888.244.6420 (toll free)
Fax: 937.378.6038
Address: County Administration Building
800 Mt. Orab Pike
Georgetown, Ohio 45121
Office Hours: Monday-Friday: 7:30a - 4:00p (Unless otherwise noted)

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Until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the well-being of the public and our staff, the Auditor's office will be limiting office access. 

We will be working 7:30a to 4:00p, Monday through Friday.   

We ask that if you MUST visit the office in person we request you wear a mask or face covering.  Our preferred contact is by Email or phone (Contact Auditor) rather than an on-sight visit. 

Jill Hall - Brown Co. Auditor

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