Business Registration/licensing | Lorain County Auditor
226 Middle Avenue, Suite 200, Lorain County Administration Building, Elyria, OH 44035
Eligibility
Serves businesses in Lorain County.
Required documents
Ohio Vendor License (Application ST-1).
Hours
Same as site hours. Arrive no later than 4:00pm to apply.
(440) 329-5170
Voice
Email[email protected]
Languages
None.
Application process
- Call the office or visit the website for more information.
- Visit the website to obtain an application.
Fees
Fixed fee. Call for details.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Issues Vendor Licenses, which authorize businesses to sell tangible property to the public and collect sales tax, a part of which is returned for use at the local level.
Last assured
01/29/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Lorain County Auditor
Administers the Homestead Exemption and Property Tax Rollback; registers owners of manufactured homes for tax purposes; as an agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation, is responsible for administering the Tangible Personal Property Tax laws; is the focal point in the county for issuance of licenses for dogs, kennels, vendors and cigarettes; responsible for Real Estate Appraisal and Assessment and is charged with the responsibility of insuring that all state laws relating to weights and measures are strictly enforced.