Where Google pulls your company address from
Google does not store your company address in one place. Instead, it pulls information from Google Business Profile (the free listing that appears in Google Maps and search results), your website, and other sources across the internet. To change what appears when someone searches your company name, you need to update your Google Business Profile directly — that is the only part you control.
If your address appears elsewhere online (business directories, review sites, old listings), those will not update automatically when you change your Google Business Profile. You may need to update those separately, but the Google Business Profile change is what matters most for search results and maps.
Key Takeaways
- You update your company address through Google Business Profile, not through Google Search itself.
- You must own or manage the business profile — Google sends a verification code to confirm you have the right to make changes.
- The address change takes effect when ready in your profile, but may take a few days to appear in Google Maps and search results.
- If you moved to a new location, you may need to create a new profile rather than edit the old one, depending on whether you kept the same phone number and service area.
How to access and edit your Google Business Profile
Go to google.com/business and sign in with the Google account that manages your business profile. If you have not claimed the profile yet, you will see a list of unclaimed profiles matching your business name — click the one that matches your location and follow the prompts to verify ownership.
Once you are signed in and viewing your profile, look for the Info tab or section on the left side. Your current address will appear there. Click the pencil icon next to the address field to edit it. Type the new address exactly as you want it to appear, including street number, street name, city, state, and ZIP code.
After you enter the new address, click explore or Save (the button name varies slightly depending on your device). Your profile will update when ready, but Google may take a few days to reflect the change in Maps and search results.
What happens if you moved but kept the same phone number
If you moved to a new location and your phone number stayed the same, you can edit the address in your existing profile. Google will update the listing without requiring you to create a new profile. This is the simplest path and is what Google recommends for businesses that relocate.
After you save the new address, monitor your profile over the next few days to make sure it appears correctly in Google Maps and search results. If the old address still shows up after a week, you can contact Google Business Profile support through the help section in your account.
What to do if you changed your phone number when you moved
If you moved to a new location and got a new phone number, Google may treat this as a new business rather than a relocation. In this case, you have two options: edit your existing profile with the new address and phone number, or create a new profile for the new location.
Most of the time, editing the existing profile is the right choice — it preserves your reviews, photos, and history. However, if you are moving to a different city or state and want to serve customers in both locations, you may want to keep the old profile and create a new one for the new address. You can manage multiple locations from the same Google Business account.
Updating your address across other online directories
Your address may also appear on Google through data aggregators — companies that collect business information and sell it to directories, review sites, and other platforms. Updating your Google Business Profile does not automatically update these sources. If you see your old address on Yelp, Apple Maps, Facebook, or other sites, you will need to update those separately.
The fastest way to handle this is to update the major directories first: Yelp, Apple Maps, Facebook, and your local chamber of commerce or business listing site. Once those are updated, the aggregators will eventually pull the new information. This process can take weeks or months, so do not expect when ready consistency across the internet.
How long the change takes to show up
Your Google Business Profile updates when ready when you save the change. However, Google Maps and Google Search results may take anywhere from a few hours to a few days to reflect the new address. This delay happens because Google needs to process and verify the change across its different systems.
During this time, some people searching for your business may still see the old address. If the delay stretches beyond a week, check that you entered the address correctly in your profile — typos or formatting errors can slow down the update. You can also report the issue through the "Suggest an edit" feature that appears on your Google Business listing.
If you cannot access your business profile
If you do not remember which Google account manages your business profile, go to google.com/business and search for your company name. If an unclaimed profile appears, you can claim it by verifying your ownership. Google will send a postcard to your business address with a verification code — this usually takes 5 to 7 business days.
If you no longer have access to the email address that was used to create the profile, you can use the "Cannot access your account" option on the Google sign-in page to recover it, or contact Google Business Profile support for help. You will need to prove that you own or manage the business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will changing my address on Google Business Profile remove my reviews?
No. Your reviews stay with your profile when you update the address. They are tied to your business profile, not to a specific location. If you create a new profile instead of editing the old one, the reviews stay with the old profile.
Can I have multiple addresses on one Google Business Profile?
No. Each address needs its own profile. If you have multiple locations, you can manage all of them from one Google Business account, but each location gets a separate profile with its own address, phone number, and reviews.
What if Google has the wrong address and I cannot claim the profile?
Use the "Suggest an edit" button that appears on your Google Business listing. You can propose a correction without owning the profile. Google will review your suggestion, and if it is verified, the address will update. This process takes longer than editing your own profile.
Do I need to update my website address too?
Your website address (URL) is different from your business location address. You do not need to change your website URL when you move. However, if your website displays your business address, you should update that text so customers see the correct location.
Will my old address still appear in Google search results after I change it?
It may appear for a few days while Google processes the update. If the old address is still showing after a week, check that you saved the change correctly in your Google Business Profile. You can also use the "Suggest an edit" feature to report the outdated information.