Greenwich, CT · Fairfield County
Street Name Change Petition
This petition and accompanying affidavit are for abutting property owners seeking to change the official name of a public or private street in the Town of Greenwich.
- licensed online notary
- ~15 min average
- Notarized PDF emailed
What you’ll need
- Government-issued photo ID
- Webcam-enabled device (laptop or phone)
- This form, ready to upload as a PDF
What this form is
The petition records the abutting property owners’ support for a proposed street name and identifies the street’s location and proposed new name. The instructions say a public-street petition must be signed by a majority of abutting owners and submitted for departmental review and approval; private-street petitions go to Planning and Zoning. After filing the petition with the Town Clerk, submit a copy and an affidavit confirming the filing to Planning and Zoning.
Who needs it
Abutting property owners seeking a street-name change use the petition, with signatures from a majority of owners and an affidavit confirming the petition was filed with the Town Clerk.
How to get this notarized
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Greenwich Street Name Change Petition and review its petition, affidavit, and instructions.
- 2
Fill Out the Petition
Enter the street details and proposed name, then obtain signatures from a majority of abutting property owners.
- 3
Book an Online Notary
Arrange an online notarization for the affidavit stating that the filed petition is a true copy.
- 4
Sign on Video
Sign and swear to the affidavit before the commissioned online notary during your video appointment.
- 5
Submit to the Town
File the petition with the Town Clerk, then submit a copy of the filed petition and affidavit to Planning and Zoning.
Preview the form
The blank PDF straight from Greenwich. Look it over, then upload your filled copy to start the notary session.
You’ll need ID and a webcam.
A licensed online notary will join you on video, verify your government-issued ID, witness your signature, and apply their seal. You’ll receive the notarized PDF by email when the session ends.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I submit a Greenwich street-name change petition?
- Get the required majority of abutting property owners to sign, file the petition with the Town Clerk, then submit a copy and an affidavit confirming the filing to Planning and Zoning.
- Do I need to have the affidavit notarized?
- Yes. The affidavit includes a subscribed-and-sworn jurat, so the person making the statement signs and swears before a notary.
- Can I use an online notary for this affidavit?
- Connecticut authorizes remote online notarization for its own notaries under Public Act 23-28, codified at Conn. Gen. Stat. §3-95b. A commissioned online notary can notarize eligible documents; confirm the Town of Greenwich will accept the notarized affidavit.
- Where should I file the petition and affidavit?
- The instructions say to file the petition with the Town Clerk and submit a copy of the filed petition, together with the affidavit, to Planning and Zoning. Confirm with the town clerk if unsure.
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