****If your business measures goods on site by weight, volume, or length, you must contact our Division of Weights and Measures at 440-576-3791 to have devices certified****

Regular Vendor License

Issued by the County Auditor, a Regular Vendor’s license permits selling goods or services for vendors with a fixed location in the county. Vendors must have a license for each fixed location.  These licenses can be purchased in-person or by mail with a $25 application fee (cash, check, or money order) to:

The Ashtabula County Auditor's Office: 25 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, OH 44047

If you are from outside Ashtabula County a list of County Auditors can be found at the County Auditor's Association of Ohio at Directory of County Auditors – CAAO

 Transient and Service Vendor License

Issued by the Ohio Department of Taxation, Transient Vendor License apply to vendors who participate in temporary businesses and marketplaces, such as flea markets and trade shows. Service Vendor's License apply to vendors providing automatic data processing, computer services, electronic services, taxable telecommunications service, landscaping/lawncare service, private investigation, security service, information service (1-900 phone calls), exterminating service, building maintenance/janitorial service, employment/employment placement service: Click here to go to the Ohio Department of Taxation 

All vendors must file returns electronically. To purchase your license online or file electronically, visit the Ohio Business Gateway to set up an account. For assistance, please read this tutorial.

All licenses cost $25.00 for the initial application. There are no annual renewal fees.