Cigarette Licenses are to be renewed annually between the 3rd Monday in April and the 3rd Monday in June. The retail dealer only needs to fill out a brief registration form and pay the annual fee of $125.00. The licenses are good for a one-year period that runs from the 4th Monday in May to the 4th Monday of May the next year.
You must have a Vendor license in order to obtain a Cigarette license.
Retail Dealer’s Cigarette licenses may only be purchased at the County Auditor’s Office or by mail. The application form is available below and can be printed out and sent to: Miami County Auditor, 201 W. Main St., Troy, OH 45373 with the licensing fee of $125.00 per physical location. The Auditor’s Office can be reached regarding Retail Dealer’s Cigarette licenses at (937) 440-5944.
Wholesale Dealer’s Cigarette licenses must be purchased from the Ohio Department of Taxation. The Ohio Department of Taxation can be reached at (614) 466-7026. Wholesale Dealer’s Cigarette licenses are now $1,000 as of 2010.