Change a Business or Place Address in Google Maps

To change an address for a business or location you manage in Google Maps, you need to access Google Business Profile, which is the tool Google uses to manage how your place appears on Maps and Search. Open Google Business Profile in a web browser, sign in with the Google account linked to the business, and find the location you want to edit. Click on the location name, then look for the "Info" tab on the left side of the screen.

Once you are in the Info section, locate the address field. Click on the address to open the editing box. Delete the old address and type in the complete new address, including street number, street name, city, state, and ZIP code. Google will show you suggestions as you type—select the correct one from the dropdown list to make sure the address is formatted properly. Click "explore" or "Save" to submit your change.

Google typically reviews address changes within a few days, though it can take up to a week for the update to appear on Maps and in search results. During this time, both the old and new addresses may show up in different places. If your business has moved and you want to keep the old location visible as a separate entry, you can create a new location instead of editing the existing one.

Key Takeaways

  • Address changes for businesses are made through Google Business Profile, not through the Maps app itself.
  • You must be signed in with the Google account that owns or manages the business profile to make changes.
  • Google reviews address changes and may take several days to update Maps and search results.
  • If you have moved and want to keep the old location visible, create a new location entry rather than editing the existing one.
  • The address field accepts full addresses including street number, city, state, and ZIP code for accurate placement on the map.

Finding Your Business Profile on Google Maps

Start by going to google.com/business in a web browser. Sign in with the Google account that manages your business. If you manage multiple locations, you will see a list of all of them. Click on the location whose address you need to change.

If you cannot find your business in the list, it may not have a profile yet, or it may be listed under a different name. Use the search bar at the top of Google Business Profile to search for your business by name. If it appears in the results but you do not manage it, you can request ownership by clicking "Manage this business" and following the verification steps.

Step-by-Step: Editing the Address Field

Once you have opened your business profile, look at the left side of the screen for tabs labeled "Overview," "Info," "Posts," and others. Click on the "Info" tab. This section shows all the details about your business, including the address, phone number, website, and hours.

Scroll down until you see the address field. It will show your current address. Click directly on the address text to open the editing box. The address will become editable, and you can now select all the text and delete it. Type the new address slowly and carefully, including the street number, street name, city, state, and ZIP code.

As you type, Google will show you a dropdown list of matching addresses. Look through this list and click on the correct address. This step is important because it ensures Google places your business in the right location on the map. If you type the address but do not select from the suggestions, Google may place your pin in the wrong spot.

After you have selected the correct address from the dropdown, click the "explore" button (or "Save," depending on your version of Google Business Profile). A confirmation message will appear. Your change has been submitted for review.

What Happens After You Submit the Change

Google does not update your address when ready. Instead, a team at Google reviews the change to make sure it is legitimate and accurate. This review usually takes between two and seven days. During this time, you may see both the old and new addresses showing up in different search results or on the Maps app.

You will receive an email notification once Google has approved and published your address change. After that, the new address will appear consistently across Google Maps, Google Search, and other Google services. If you do not receive a notification after a week, log back into Google Business Profile and check whether the address has been updated.

If Google rejects your change, you will also receive an email explaining why. Common reasons include the address being incomplete, the address not matching the business type, or the address being in a location where that type of business is not typically found. You can resubmit the change with more information or corrections.

Moving Your Business vs. Creating a New Location

If your business has physically moved to a new address, you have two options: edit the existing profile with the new address, or create a new profile for the new location and keep the old one. The choice depends on whether you want customers to find the old location.

Edit the existing profile if you have closed the old location and do not want customers trying to visit it. This keeps your review history, photos, and customer posts attached to your business. However, the old address will no longer appear on Maps.

Create a new location if you still operate at the old address (for example, if you have multiple branches) or if you want to keep the old location visible for historical reasons. To create a new location, go to Google Business Profile, click the location selector at the top, and choose "Add location." Fill in all the details for the new address. Both locations will then appear separately on Maps.

Troubleshooting Address Changes That Do Not Appear

If your address change has been approved but still does not show up on Google Maps after a week, try clearing your browser cache and searching again. Sometimes your browser stores old information and shows you outdated results. Close the browser completely, clear the cache, and then search for your business again.

If the new address still does not appear, check Google Business Profile again to confirm the change was actually saved. Sometimes a connection error prevents the change from going through, even though it seemed to submit. If the old address is still showing in your profile, repeat the editing steps and make sure to click "explore" or "Save."

Another common issue is that Google Maps may show your location with a pin in the wrong spot, even though the address text is correct. This happens when the address was not selected from Google's dropdown suggestions during editing. Go back to the Info tab, click on the address again, and this time make sure to click on the correct address in the dropdown list before saving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my address from the Google Maps app on my phone?

No. The Google Maps app does not allow you to edit business information. You must use a web browser and go to google.com/business to make address changes. You can view your business profile in the Maps app, but editing requires the full Google Business Profile website.

How long does it take for a new address to show up on Google Maps?

Google typically reviews and publishes address changes within two to seven days. In some cases it may take up to two weeks, especially if Google needs more information to verify the change. You will receive an email when the change is approved.

Will I lose my reviews and photos if I change my address?

No. If you edit the address of an existing business profile, all your reviews, photos, ratings, and customer posts stay attached to that profile. The change only updates the location information, not the business history.

What if my business has multiple locations?

Each location should have its own separate Google Business Profile. You can manage all of them from one Google account. When you sign into google.com/business, you will see a list of all your locations. Click on each one to edit its address separately.

Can I change the address if I do not own the business?

Only the account owner or a manager with editing permissions can change the address. If you manage the business but do not own the Google account, ask the owner to add you as a manager. They can do this in Google Business Profile under the "Users" section.