Application for Street Name Change
What is this form?
The Application for Street Name Change is a formal request to alter the name of an existing street. This legal form is commonly used by municipalities across the United States to ensure proper documentation when a street name change is proposed. It is designed to facilitate the application process and ensure compliance with local ordinances, and differs from other forms by specifically addressing street naming scenarios.
What’s included in this form
- Segment of street to be renamed
- Current condition of the street (paved, brick, dirt, or unopened)
- Total length of the street segment
- Proposed new street name
- Reason for the name change request
- Information on any adjacent property owned by the applicant
- Contact details for any authorized agent
- Application fee of one hundred thirty dollars
- Signature of the applicant(s)
- Notary acknowledgment
When this form is needed
This form should be used when an individual or entity wishes to propose a name change for a street. Common scenarios for using this application include when the street name is outdated, confusing, or if it honors a notable person or event. Municipalities may require this form to ensure that the name change is officially documented and adhered to across their records and signage.
Who needs this form
This form is intended for:
- Property owners adjacent to the street segment
- Local government officials requesting a name change
- Community members advocating for a street name change
- Real estate developers or businesses involved in the area
Steps to complete this form
- Identify and enter the segment of the street to be renamed.
- Specify the current condition of the street.
- Indicate the total length of the street segment.
- Choose and provide the proposed new street name.
- Explain the reason for the name change.
- Include your contact details and the required application fee.
- Sign the application and arrange for notarization.
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Typical mistakes to avoid
- Failing to provide a clear reason for the name change.
- Not including the correct application fee.
- Overlooking the need for notarization.
- Submitting incomplete or inaccurate contact information.
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Quick recap
- The Application for Street Name Change is essential for proposing a new street name.
- Complete all relevant sections accurately to avoid delays.
- Notarization is required for the application to be accepted.
- Check local regulations for any specific requirements or additional forms needed.
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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:
