Change a Business or Place Address You Added
If you added a business or location to Google Maps yourself, you can edit the address directly. Open Google Maps on your computer or phone, search for the place you added, and tap or click the name or address at the bottom of the screen. Select the pencil icon (Edit) and change the street address, city, or postal code in the fields that appear. Google will ask you to confirm the change before it goes live.
The edit takes effect when ready for you, but Google reviews all address changes before showing them to other users. This review usually takes a few days. If you made a mistake or want to undo the change before Google approves it, you can edit it again while it is still pending.
Report an Incorrect Address for Someone Else's Business
If a business address is wrong but you did not add it to Maps, you cannot edit it directly. Instead, open the business listing, tap the three dots (More options), and select "Suggest an edit." Choose "Address" from the menu and enter the correct information. You will see a text box where you can explain why the current address is wrong — include the correct address, a website link, or a phone number that confirms it.
Google sends your report to the business owner and to its review team. The owner can accept or reject your suggestion. If they accept it, the change appears within hours. If they do not respond within a set time, Google's team reviews the report and decides whether to make the change. This process can take one to three weeks.
Key Takeaways
- You can edit an address when ready if you added the business to Google Maps yourself, using the pencil icon next to the listing.
- If someone else added the business, use "Suggest an edit" to report the wrong address, and Google will review your report.
- Address changes you make appear right away for you, but Google reviews them before showing them to all users, which usually takes a few days.
- The business owner receives your suggestion first and can accept or reject it before Google's team gets involved.
- On a phone, tap the business name or address at the bottom of the screen; on a computer, click it in the left panel.
Editing Your Own Business Address on Google Business Profile
If you own or manage a business, the fastest way to change your address is through Google Business Profile, not through the Maps app itself. Go to google.com/business and sign in with the Google account linked to your business. Find your business in the list, click it, and select "Info" from the left menu. The address field appears at the top — click it to edit the street, city, state, and postal code.
Save your changes and Google pushes the update to Maps, Search, and other Google products within 24 hours. If your business has moved, update this address as soon as possible, because customers use it to find your location and call you. The old address will stop appearing in search results once the change takes effect.
What Happens When Google Cannot Verify the Address
Google sometimes flags an address change as unverified if it does not match the business records it has on file. When this happens, you may see a message asking you to confirm the address by mail or phone. If you own the business, Google Business Profile will prompt you to verify — you can choose to receive a postcard at the new address with a verification code, or Google can call you to confirm.
Until you verify, the address may appear with a "Unverified" label or may not show up in search results at all. Verification by postcard takes one to two weeks; phone verification is faster and happens within a few minutes. Keep the postcard or note the verification code Google gives you over the phone.
Removing an Address Entirely
If a business no longer has a physical location or you want to remove an address from a listing, open the business on Maps, tap "Suggest an edit," and select "Address." Choose "Remove address" from the options. Explain why the address should be removed — for example, if the business is now online-only or closed permanently.
Google reviews removal requests the same way it reviews address changes. The business owner sees the request first and can accept or reject it. If they do not respond, Google's team decides based on your explanation and any other information they have. Removals usually take one to three weeks.
Fixing an Address That Appears in Multiple Locations
Sometimes a business appears on Google Maps more than once with different addresses or slight name variations. This confuses customers and splits your reviews across listings. If you own the business, sign into Google Business Profile and look for duplicate listings under your account. You can request to merge them or delete the duplicates.
If you do not own the business but see duplicates, use "Suggest an edit" on each listing to report that it is a duplicate. Provide the correct address and explain that the other listing is the same business. Google will review both reports and may merge the listings or delete the duplicate. This process takes longer — usually two to four weeks — because Google has to confirm the listings are actually the same place.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for an address change to show up on Google Maps?
If you own the business and edit through Google Business Profile, the change appears within 24 hours. If you suggest an edit as a customer, Google reviews it first, which takes a few days to a few weeks depending on whether the business owner accepts it. Changes you make to your own listing appear for you right away, but other users do not see them until Google approves them.
Can I change a business address if I do not own it?
No, you cannot edit it directly. You can only suggest an edit, which sends a report to Google and the business owner. They decide whether to accept the change. If the address is clearly wrong — for example, a closed location — Google may make the change even if the owner does not respond.
What if the business owner rejects my address correction?
If the owner rejects your suggestion, you can submit another one with more evidence, such as a link to the business website showing the correct address or a recent news article about a location move. Google will review the second report. You can also contact the business directly by phone to ask them to update their address.
Do I need a Google account to change an address on Maps?
Yes. To edit a listing you added or own, you need a Google account signed in. To suggest an edit on someone else's listing, you also need to be signed in, though Google does not require you to own or manage the business.
What if I accidentally changed the wrong address?
If you made the change yourself and it has not been approved yet, edit it again to fix it. If Google already approved your change, use "Suggest an edit" to report the mistake and provide the correct address. Explain that you made an error so Google knows to prioritize the correction.