Greensboro, NC · Guilford County
Street Name/Address Application
Property owners use this petition to request a street name change in Greensboro and provide the proposed name, location, reason, and owner signatures.
What this form is
This application and petition lets adjoining property owners ask the City of Greensboro to change a street name. It asks for the current and proposed names, street location, reason for the change, owner contact information, and signatures; at least 80% of affected property owners must sign. The document says to file with the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission at least 45 days before a meeting and enclose $385 payable to the city.
Who needs it
Property owners whose properties are addressed on or abut the street’s right-of-way use this petition to request a street name change.
How to submit it
File it with the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission at least 45 days before a meeting, enclosing $385 payable to the City of Greensboro.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Street Name/Address Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Request
Provide the current and proposed street names, location, reason for the change, and property owner information and signatures.
- 3
Gather The Guidelines
Refer to the Guidelines sheet when stating the reason for the requested street name change.
- 4
Submit To The City
File with the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission at least 45 days before a meeting and enclose $385 payable to the city.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Street Name/Address Application request?
- It lets property owners petition the City of Greensboro to change a street name and provide the current and proposed names, location, reason, and owner signatures.
- Who must sign the street name change petition?
- At least 80% of affected property owners must sign. The document defines affected owners as those whose property is addressed on or abuts the street’s right-of-way.
- How do I submit the Street Name/Address Application?
- File it with the Greensboro Planning and Zoning Commission at least 45 days before a meeting, and enclose $385 payable to the City of Greensboro.
- Do I need a notary for the Street Name/Address Application?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary, and it mentions no notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
Need something notarized?
This Street Name/Address Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Greensboro form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.