Open Apple Maps and find the address you want to change
To change an address in Apple Maps, start by opening the Maps app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Search for the location you want to edit — type the address or business name into the search bar at the top of the screen. When the location appears in the results, tap or click on it to open the full details page.
Once the location details load, you'll see the address displayed prominently, along with a phone number, website, hours, and other information if available. This is where you can report that the address is wrong or outdated.
Key Takeaways
- You report address errors to Apple through the Maps app itself — there is no separate form or website to use.
- Tap the information icon (a small circle with an "i") on the location details page, then select "Report an Issue" to flag an incorrect address.
- Apple asks you to describe what is wrong with the address and may ask follow-up questions to confirm the correction.
- Changes can take days or weeks to appear in Maps because Apple reviews reports before updating the map.
- If a business has moved, you may need to report both the old location as closed and the new location as a new entry.
Tap the information icon and select "Report an Issue"
On the location details page, look for a small circle with the letter "i" in it — this is the information button. Tap or click it to open a menu of options. You should see "Report an Issue" listed among the choices. Select it.
A form will appear asking you to describe the problem. Choose the option that matches your situation: the address is wrong, the location has moved, the business is closed, or another issue. Be specific about what needs to change — for example, if the street number is incorrect, say so.
Describe the correct address in the details field
After you select the type of issue, Apple gives you space to type more information. Write out the correct address clearly, including the street number, street name, city, state, and ZIP code. If the business moved to a new location, provide the full new address.
You can also add context that helps Apple understand the error — for example, "This restaurant moved from Main Street to Oak Avenue in January" or "The building number on the map shows 42 but the actual address is 44." The more detail you provide, the faster Apple can verify and make the change.
Submit your report and wait for Apple to review it
Once you've filled in the details, tap or click the "Send" or "Submit" button to send your report to Apple. You'll see a confirmation message saying your report has been received. Apple does not send you an email or notification when the change is made — the update straightforward appears in Maps after review.
The time it takes varies. Some corrections appear within a few days; others take two to three weeks. Apple reviews reports to prevent spam and may support the information is accurate before pushing it live to all users.
What to do if a business has moved to a new location
If a business relocated and the old address is still showing in Maps, you have two options. You can report the old location as permanently closed, which removes it from active search results. You can also search for the new address and add it as a new location if it is not already in Maps.
To add a new location, search for the business name and address in Maps. If it does not appear, tap the search bar and look for an option to "Add a Place" or "Add Missing Place" — the exact wording depends on your device and iOS version. Fill in the business name, address, phone number, and website, then submit. Apple will review this entry separately from your report about the old location.
Report address errors on a Mac using the same method
If you use Apple Maps on a Mac, the process is nearly identical. Open Maps, search for the location, and click on the details card that appears. Look for the information icon (the small "i" circle) and click it. Select "Report an Issue" from the menu and describe the problem in the same way you would on iPhone or iPad.
Mac users see the same form fields and submit button. Your report goes to the same Apple review system, so the timeline for changes is the same whether you report from a phone or computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change an address directly without reporting it?
No. Apple Maps does not let you edit addresses yourself. You can only report that an address is wrong and describe what the correct one should be. Apple's team reviews the report and makes the change if they confirm it is accurate.
What if Apple does not make the change I reported?
If weeks have passed and the address still shows the old information, you can submit another report. Provide the same details and any additional context that might help — for example, a link to the business website showing the new address, or a note that the change was made recently.
Will the address change show up on Apple Maps for everyone?
Yes. Once Apple approves and publishes the correction, it appears for all users of Apple Maps on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The change is not limited to your device.
How do I report an address error if I do not have an Apple device?
You can use Apple Maps on the web at maps.apple.com in any browser. Search for the location, click the information icon, and select "Report an Issue" the same way you would on an Apple device. The report goes through the same review process.
Can I report multiple address errors at once?
No. You need to report each location separately. Open the location details, tap the information icon, and submit one report per address. This helps Apple track which locations have been reported and prevents duplicate submissions.