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Vendor’s License
Contact the Lucas County Auditor’s Office at 419-213-4406 or State of Ohio, Department of Taxation at 1-888-405-4039 with questions regarding County or Transient Vendor’s License.
Every Ohio retailer (vendor) and certain service providers making taxable retail sales must obtain a vendor’s license, collect the proper amount of sales tax, file tax returns with payment of the tax collected, and maintain complete records of transactions.
Who is required to obtain a Vendor’s License?
All Vendors selling a taxable product are required to get a vendors license. Vendor’s license are used to collect state sales tax. There are two types of vendor’s licenses: County and Transient.
- County Vendor’s License is required for selling taxable goods or services at a fixed location of business.
- Transient Vendor’s License is for the sale of goods at various shows and markets throughout the State of Ohio.
Where do I get a Vendor’s License?
- County Vendor’s License
1. In Person at:
Anita Lopez, Lucas County Auditor
One Government Center, Suite 670
Toledo, OH 43604
2. By Mail: (Enclose Completed Application & $25.00 Fee)
Anita Lopez, Lucas County Auditor
Attn: Vendor’s License
One Government Center, Suite 670
Toledo, OH 43604
3. Online at:
http://gateway.ohio.gov
- Transient Vendor’s License
1. In Person at:
Taxpayer Services Division
4485 Northland Ridge Blvd.
Columbus, OH 43229
2. By Mail: (Enclose Completed Application & $25.00 Fee)
Department of Taxation
P.O. Box 182215
Columbus, OH 43218
3. Online at:
http://gateway.ohio.gov
How much is a Vendor’s License?
A County Vendor’s License is a one-time $25.00 fee. It will not expire as long as you are making taxable sales each month.
If you need a duplicate copy of your current Vendor’s License you may get a copy from the Lucas County Auditor’s Office in person or by mail for $5.00.
A Transient Vendor’s License is a one-time $25.00 fee.
Moving your Business to a New Location?
If you move your business to another location within Lucas County, you may request a Transfer Location Vendor’s License at the Lucas County Auditor’s Office for a $5.00 fee. The original license is required at that time.
If you move your business to another county, contact the county auditor in the new county to purchase a new Vendor’s License.
- What is a "Fixed Location"
- If a taxpayer maintains a fixed location and travels either within the same county or travels to another county for sales at fairs/trade shows/flea markets, etc. which vendor's license is required?
- If a taxpayer currently files under a Transient Vendor's license then chooses to open a fixed location, how should the taxpayer proceed?
- What license is required for Internet Sales?
- If a vendor has a Service or Delivery Vendor's license, must they cancel current license(s) and get a new license?
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