Commemorative Street Name Plaque
- A Commemorative Street Name Plaque is an honorary street name that is installed as a plaque or sign above the existing street name and which honors an exemplary Oaklander.
- The existing street name remains that same for official purposes such as mailing addresses, mapping, and emergency services.
- Commemorative Street Name Plaques are initiated by City Council.
- Typically, the Councilmember determines the location of the Commemorative Street Name Plaque and brings a resolution to City Council for a decision.
- Once City Council approves the Commemorative Street Name Plaque, the Oakland Department of Transportation (OakDOT) can review the application.
- The application for commemorative street name plaque is included above.
Street Name Change
- A Street Name Change officially changes the name of the street.
- Street Name Changes may not cause confusion or be similar to another street name in Oakland or nearby cities.
- Street Name Changes cannot impact traffic flow or emergency access or cause hardship on residents and/or businesses.
- Name Changes cannot disrupt sequential numbering of streets.
- Street Name Changes require a signed petition by affected residents and businesses with 67% supporting the name change.
- Street Name Changes are initiated by City Council.
- Once City Council approves the Street Name Change, OakDOT can review the application
- The application to formally rename a street is included in the links above.
Apply Online: Visit our Online Permit Center.
Apply By Email: email your completed application to DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.
Apply In Person: The Transportation Permit Counter is open to the public on the 2nd Floor of 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza. Click here to schedule an appointment on Tuesday or Thursday. Drop-in on Monday or Wednesday.
If you have questions about the Obstruction Permit, please call the DOT Permit Counter at 510-238-3199 or email DOTOnlinePermits@oaklandca.gov.
Transportation Permit Counter Hours
Monday: 9am - 3pm walk-in
Tuesday: 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm by appointment only
Wednesday: 10am - 2pm walk-in
Thursday: 9am - 12pm / 1pm - 4pm by appointment only
Friday: Closed