The fastest way to update your address on Google Maps

You can change your address on Google Maps in two ways: by editing a business location you own, or by reporting an incorrect address for any business or place. If you manage a Google Business Profile, you edit the address directly in your account settings. If you found an error on someone else's listing, you report it through the map itself and Google reviews the change.

The method depends on whether you control the listing. Business owners use the Google Business Profile manager. Everyone else uses the "Suggest an edit" button on the listing page.

Key Takeaways

  • Business owners log into Google Business Profile, click the location, and edit the address field directly in the business information section.
  • Non-owners click "Suggest an edit" on the Google Maps listing, select the address field, and submit the correction for Google to review.
  • Address changes for your own business take effect within a few days once Google confirms the update.
  • Suggested edits from other users go into a review queue, and approval depends on whether Google can verify the new address.

Editing your own business address in Google Business Profile

If you own or manage a business listed on Google Maps, you edit the address through Google Business Profile. Sign in to your Google account, go to business.google.com, and select your location from the list. Click Info on the left menu, then find the address field.

Click the address to open the edit box. Type the new address, including street, city, state, and ZIP code. Google will show you suggestions as you type — select the correct one from the dropdown if it appears. Click explore to save. The change usually shows on Google Maps within a few days, though it can take up to a week during busy periods.

If you have multiple locations, repeat this step for each one. Make sure the address matches your actual business location, because Google may verify it by sending a postcard or calling to confirm.

Reporting an incorrect address you don't own

If you spot a wrong address on someone else's listing, use the "Suggest an edit" feature. Open the listing on Google Maps, scroll down to the address field, and click the three-dot menu next to it. Select Suggest an edit.

A form will open showing the current address. Click in the address field and type the correct one. Google will show address suggestions as you type — choose the right one from the list. Add a note explaining why the address is wrong (for example, "The business moved to Main Street in 2023"). Click Submit.

Your suggestion goes into Google's review queue. Google checks the suggestion against its own data sources, street view images, and other reports. If the address matches multiple reliable sources, Google approves it. If not, it may reject the suggestion or ask for more information. You will not receive a notification either way, but the change will appear on the map if approved.

What to do if your address change is rejected

If Google rejects your suggested edit, the listing still shows the old address. This usually happens when Google cannot find enough evidence that the new address is correct. Try submitting the suggestion again with more detail in the notes — include the business website, phone number, or a recent news article about the move.

If you own the business, do not rely on suggested edits. Sign into Google Business Profile instead and edit the address directly. Your own edit carries more weight than a suggestion from someone else.

For persistent errors on a business you do not own, contact the business directly and ask them to update their Google listing themselves. They have direct access and their edits are approved faster.

How long address changes take to appear

If you own the business and edit through Google Business Profile, the change usually appears within 3 to 7 days. Google sends a verification postcard to the new address in some cases, which can add 1 to 2 weeks. You can speed this up by verifying your business through other methods — phone verification is faster than postcard verification.

If you suggested an edit as a non-owner, approval time varies. straightforward corrections that match Google's data sources may appear within days. Edits that contradict Google's records or lack supporting evidence can take weeks or be rejected entirely.

Syncing your address across Google services

Changing your address on Google Maps does not automatically update it everywhere. If you own a business, your Google Business Profile address feeds into Google Search results, Google Maps, and Google Assistant. These all pull from the same source, so one edit updates all of them.

Your personal Google Account address (used for Gmail, Google Drive, and other services) is separate. To change that, go to myaccount.google.com, click Personal info, and edit your address there. This does not affect your business listing.

Common reasons address changes get rejected or delayed

Google rejects or delays address changes when the new address does not match its records, when the change contradicts multiple data sources, or when the suggested address is incomplete. Typos in the street name, missing ZIP codes, or abbreviations Google does not recognize can all cause delays.

If you are moving a business, make sure the new address is fully registered with the post office and appears on your business license before updating Google. Addresses that are too new may not be in Google's database yet, which can trigger a verification postcard.

For suggested edits, Google is more cautious. If only one person reports the change and no other sources confirm it, Google may reject it. Multiple people suggesting the same edit increases the chance of approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change the address for a business I do not own?

You can suggest a change through the "Suggest an edit" feature, but you cannot make it directly. Google reviews your suggestion and approves it only if the new address matches its data sources. If you own the business, you must sign into Google Business Profile to edit it yourself.

How do I know if my address change was approved?

Check the listing on Google Maps after a few days. If the address has changed, your edit was approved. Google does not send notifications for approved or rejected suggested edits. If you own the business and edited through Google Business Profile, you can see the status in your account.

What if Google keeps asking me to verify my address with a postcard?

Google sends postcards to verify new business addresses. If you have not received one after two weeks, check your spam mail or contact Google Business Profile support. You can also verify by phone or email in some cases — look for verification options in your Google Business Profile settings.

Does changing my address on Google Maps update my Gmail address?

No. Your business address on Google Maps and your personal Google Account address are separate. Changing one does not affect the other. To update your personal address, go to myaccount.google.com and edit it there.

Can I change a business address if the owner is no longer active?

You can suggest an edit, but Google will review it carefully. If the business is permanently closed or the owner is unreachable, you can report the listing as closed or inaccurate through the three-dot menu. Google may remove or archive the listing if it cannot verify the business is still operating.