Application for Street Name Change
About this form
The Application for Street Name Change is a legal document that allows property owners and interested parties to petition for the renaming of an existing street. This form is crucial for establishing a new street name and ensuring that the appropriate authorities process the request legally. Unlike related forms, it specifically focuses on street names rather than property ownership or land use adjustments.
Key parts of this document
- Current and proposed street names
- Alternate name choices
- Reason for the name change
- Background information on the new name(s)
- Applicant's contact information
- Evidence of interest from affected parties
- Submission requirements, including fees and maps
When to use this document
This form is needed when a street name change is desired for reasons such as honoring an individual, improving local identity, or correcting a name inconsistency. It's commonly used by neighborhood associations, businesses, or individual property owners when they seek to enhance the community's navigational clarity or cultural significance associated with street names.
Who can use this document
This form is intended for:
- Property owners interested in renaming a street adjacent to or benefiting their property
- Tenants seeking to advocate for a street name change
- Investors or lien-holders with an interest in the affected area
- Neighborhood associations or local organizations that wish to propose a street renaming for community benefit
How to prepare this document
- Enter the current and proposed street names, including at least two alternate choices.
- Clearly articulate the reason for the street name change.
- Provide background information on the meaning or significance of the new name(s).
- Fill in your contact information as the applicant.
- List any other interested parties and their contact details.
- Submit the completed application along with the required documents and fees to the appropriate local government agency.
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Mistakes to watch out for
- Not providing enough alternate name choices.
- Filing incomplete applications or missing required documents.
- Failing to obtain necessary consent from affected parties.
- Ignoring local laws or regulations that may affect name changes.
Why use this form online
- Convenient access to legal paperwork without needing to visit a law office.
- Editable templates allow customization specific to your situation.
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Individuals must have provided "extraordinary public service or some exemplary contribution" to the public and be associated with the community where the highway is located. The designee must be deceased or an elected official who is no longer in office.
Wiktionary. street name(Noun) The slang term. street name(Noun) A person's nickname, such as a gangster or mafia name.
Originally Answered: How much does it cost to have a street names after someone? There is no price. There will be a filing fee to file the road name application, but that is just a processing fee. Typically it's about $100-$200.
How long will the entire application for change of name take? Name change actions can take anywhere from a day to six (6) months (sometimes even longer). The time it takes for such action to be ordered/decreed varies not only from county to county, but sometimes from courthouse to courthouse as well.
Streets shall not be named after any commercial organization or in a manner to honor any living person.
All requests must be accompanied by a street co-naming application and a petition of community support in order to be considered by the CB's traffic and transportation committee and must be submitted to the Community Board office at least 4 weeks prior to the scheduled committee meeting.
In the United States, most streets are named after numbers, landscapes, trees (a combination of trees and landscapes such as "Oakhill" is used often in residential areas), or the surname of an important individual (in some instances, it is just a commonly held surname such as Smith).
You will need to pay a filing fee of between $250 and $350, depending on the county in which you live. If you can't afford the fee, you can apply to either pay the fee in installments or have the fee waived. You will also need to schedule a date and time for the court hearing.
Applicant must own property abutting the street they wish to rename or enlist the support of a City Council member to sponsor the naming. The applicant must send a completed street name change application form and payment of the $415.00 non-refundable processing fee to:
