Tyler, TX · Smith County
Thoroughfare Name Change Application
Property owners use this application to request a name change for a public thoroughfare in Tyler and provide information about adjacent property owners.
What this form is
This application starts a request to change the name of a City of Tyler public thoroughfare. It asks for the proposed name, applicant and owner information, and names and addresses of owners of all adjacent property; the application also requires a petition and a map. The Planning and Zoning Commission hears requests, and name changes are subject to City Council approval.
Who needs it
Owners seeking a public thoroughfare name change must apply, with owners of 100% of the affected property in favor for the application to be accepted.
How to submit it
Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner signs and prints their name, and the listed petition, adjacent-owner information, and map are not described as sworn.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Thoroughfare Name Change Application PDF.
- 2
Complete The Forms
Provide the proposed thoroughfare name and the requested applicant, owner, and adjacent-property information.
- 3
Gather The Required Items
Prepare the petition for thoroughfare name change, list of adjacent land owners, and map of the thoroughfare.
- 4
Submit To The City
Submit the completed materials to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Thoroughfare Name Change Application?
- No. The application has no notary block; the owner signs and prints their name. The listed petition, adjacent-owner information, and map are not described as sworn.
- How do I submit the Thoroughfare Name Change Application?
- Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
- What must accompany the application?
- The application lists a petition for thoroughfare name change, a list of adjacent land owners, and a map of the thoroughfare as required items.
- Who must favor the proposed name change?
- The form says owners of 100% of the affected property must be in favor for the application to be accepted.
Need something notarized?
This Thoroughfare Name Change Application doesn’t need a notary — but Texas residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.