How to Change Your Business Address on Google Maps

Moving to a new address feels exciting because of the new space, new neighbors, and most of all, new growth. But if your map pin still points to the old spot, customers get lost going to the location where your old brick-and-mortar used to be. Deliveries will never come to you, your calls from customers slow down, and even online search traffic can dip.

The good news is that you can fix your address in a clean, safe way and without having to do anything complicated. You just need the right steps and a positive attitude to learn. To help you do exactly that, I have written this guide to help you learn how to change your address, when you may need to reverify, and how to set the map pin with care.

Not only that, you will also get tips to avoid suspensions and delays. So, if you are looking forward to it, then follow along and keep things simple adhering to these steps and your profile will reflect your new place and your customers will find you fast.

1) Before You Change the Address: Set Up the Right Way

First, know your business type. Do you have a physical store where people visit, or do you serve customers at their location? Getting this part right helps local SEO and prevents confusion. Google treats these two types in different ways.

Storefront

• You show a full street address.
• You display a public map pin.
• People can visit during posted hours.

Service area business

• You do not show a street address.
• You set cities or ZIP codes as service areas.
• You do not have walk-in traffic.

If you used to show an address and you now switched to serving customers at their sites only, you should hide the address and set service areas. If you moved to a new shop that welcomes visitors, you should show the new address and set the pin.

Quick checks before you start

• Make sure you are signed in with the owner account.
• Have legal docs on hand with the new address.
• Update the address on your website contact page.
• Check that your exterior signs match the name on your profile.

2) What Changes When You Move

Changing the address is a big signal. The system may ask you to verify again. That is normal. You might get a prompt for a video, a phone call, a text, an email, or a postcard. If the move is close by, you may only need to adjust the pin. If the move is far or crosses city lines, reverification is more likely. Do not worry. Just be ready.

Have these ready for a fast pass

• Clear photo or video of the storefront and sign.
• Suite number on the door if you have one.
• Interior shot of your work area.
• Tools or equipment that match your trade.
• Mailbox or sign that shows the address.

3) Change Your Google Maps Address in Google Search

You can edit your profile right inside Google Search.

1. While signed in, search for your business name.
2. You will see a management box for your profile.
3. Click Edit profile.
4. Open the Location tab.
5. Next to Business location, click the pencil icon.
6. Enter the full address. Include suite if any.
7. If the system cannot find the address, click Adjust to set the map pin.
8. Place the pin with care. See the pin tips below.
9. Click Save.
10. If asked, start verification.

Address format tips

• Use the official postal format for your country.
• Avoid extra words like building names inside the street line unless they are part of the legal address.
• Do not add cross streets or landmarks in the address field.

4) Change Your Address in the Google Maps App

If you prefer the mobile route, the steps are simple.

1. Open the Google Maps app while signed in.
2. Tap Business at the bottom right.
3. Tap Edit profile.
4. Tap Location.
5. Tap the pencil next to Business location.
6. Enter the new address.
7. Tap Adjust to fine-tune the pin.
8. Tap Done, then Save.
9. Complete any verification steps that appear.

5) Place Your Map Pin With Precision

A good pin saves time for drivers and customers.

How to adjust the pin

• Click or tap Adjust under the address.
• Drag the map until the pin sits on your front door or gate.
• Zoom in all the way to confirm.
• If you are in a mall or complex, place the pin on the correct entrance for your unit.
• Click Done, then Save.

Common pin mistakes

• Pin on the center of the block instead of the entrance.
• Pin on the wrong side of the street.
• Pin on the rooftop when the entrance is in a rear alley.
• Pin placed on a parking lot far from the door.

When the system cannot find the address

• Check for typos in street and suite.
• Try the address without the suite, then add the suite.
• Use the pin to show the exact spot even if the street map is new.

6) Rules for Service Area Businesses

If you visit customers at their locations and do not serve walk-ins, your setup is different.

• Hide the street address.
• Add cities or ZIP codes that you serve.
• Do not set a radius in miles or kilometers.
• You will not have a public map pin.

If you used to show an address and now you are a pure service business, expect a check. You may need to verify again after you hide the address.

Good examples of service areas

• City name only.
• List of nearby ZIP codes.
• County names if they fit your reach.

Not allowed

• P.O. boxes.
• Virtual offices.
• Co-working spaces without staff on site during hours.

7) Reverification: What to Expect and How to Pass

Reverification can feel tense. A plan helps. Methods vary by business type and region. Here is what to expect.

Video recording

• You will record a short video on your phone.
• Show the outside sign and the building.
• Show the entrance and the suite number.
• Show tools or gear that match your trade.
• Show mail or a license with the same name and address.

Live video call

• You start a chat and then join a live call.
• A support rep will ask you to walk around.
• Keep your ID and mail ready.

Phone, text, or email

• You get a code and enter it.
• Make sure the phone or email is in your control.

Postcard

• A code arrives by mail at the new address.
• Do not edit key fields while you wait.
• Enter the code as soon as it comes.

Tips to avoid delays

• Keep the same business name on signs and on your profile.
• Update your website with the new address first.
• Make sure hours on the door and in the profile match.
• Take clear, steady footage in good light for video.

8) Post-Move Checklist for a Clean Footprint

Once you save the new address, do a quick sweep. This helps search and customer trust.

Profile items

• Update hours and holiday hours.
• Add new exterior and interior photos.
• Add a short post about the move.
• Update the appointment link if it changed.
• Check the menu or services section if you use one.

Website items

• Update the address in the header and footer.
• Update the contact page and map embed.
• Update schema markup for LocalBusiness.
• Check that the map pin on your site points to the right door.

Off-site items

• Update key listings like the major map and review sites you use.
• Update invoices, email signatures, and proposals.
• Tell delivery partners, vendors, and landlords.

9) Avoid Common Traps That Cause Flags

Even minute errors can lead your account to be checked or suspended. Keep your account in good standing.

Do not

• Don’t extend your business name with additional words.
• Don’t use a P.O. box or a mailbox store as your address.
• Don’t pretend to be an office consisting only of staff and signs if in reality, you haven’t got a desk or are a shared workspace.
• Don’t relocate the pin far from the spot without changing the address fields accordingly.
• Don’t start a new listing if you just moved to another suite in the same building.

Do

• Get the correct postal format and suite style.
• Get trust signals going strong by keeping photos and posts updated.
• Visit the Help Community for advice if you run into trouble.

10) Troubleshooting: When Edits Get Stuck or Denied

Sometimes the edit is pending for a while. On other occasions, it gets rejected. Here is how to handle that.

If the edit is pending

• Just wait, a short time is enough. Most edits go live within a few days.
• Do not keep changing the address while it is still awaiting action.
• Keep on adding new photos depicting the new location.

If the edit is denied

• Refer to the format of the address one more time.
• Confirm that the suite information is going in the right field.
• Find the entrance, move the pin there, and then try saving again.
• Add photos that show the sign and the suite.
• Go ahead with the verification method that is offered.

If you moved across town

• Reverification will probably be necessary. Perform the steps mentioned above.
• Have your documents ready to show as proof of occupancy.

If you see two listings

• Don’t leave both there. Keep the one that is correct.
• If the old location is marked as moved or closed, it won’t be able to reopen.
• Contact support and ask them to move the reviews in case you only changed the address but kept the same brand.

11) Step-by-Step Recap

Using this brief list can help the process to run seamlessly.

1. Decide on your business type. Storefront or service area.
2. Start with your website. Change the address.
3. In Google Search, go to Edit profile.
4. Go to Location and click the pencil next to Business location.
5. Fill in the complete address, including the suite.
6. Click Adjust, find the entrance and put the pin there.
7. Save the change.
8. Do any verification needed.
9. Share a post with photos showing the move.
10. Update the hours, service areas, and links.
11. Keep your other listings and paperwork up to date.

Let ResultFirst Handle Your Local SEO Setup

If time is tight or the edit keeps bouncing back, ResultFirst can help. Our local SEO services make sure your business stays easy to find, with clean addresses, accurate pins, and a profile ready for Google checks. We also tidy your web footprint so your local SEO stays strong after the move.

What we can do for you

• Change the address in Search and Maps
• Pin and entrance audit for tricky sites and malls
• Service area setup for field teams
• Website and schema updates for contact info
• NAP and citation cleanup across key listings

Want a quick start?. Share your old and new address with us, plus one photo of your sign. We will send a short plan you can follow.

Conclusion

One of the trust signals in the market is a listing on an accurate map. Among others, it shows the customers where your place is and hence they are able to avoid the traffic and the time they usually spend on their way.

After moving, spend a couple of minutes updating the address, setting the pin, and finishing any checks. Keep your website and other listings in sync. Put up new pictures and a small post so people can follow the new spot.

Should the performance of any phase of the work slow down, refer to the tips given above and remain patient for a while.

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