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 through your Google account. Open Google Maps on a 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 labeled "Edit" — this only appears if you are the original contributor or a verified owner.
A form will open showing the current address. Delete the old address and type the new one. Google Maps will suggest matches as you type; select the correct one from the dropdown to make sure the location pins to the right spot on the map. Tap or click "Submit" when you are done. Your change goes into a review queue and usually appears within a few days, though Google may ask for more information if the change seems unusual.
Key Takeaways
- You can only edit an address you added yourself or a business you own and have verified with Google.
- Open the place on Google Maps, tap the name or address card, and select the pencil icon to edit.
- Delete the old address, type the new one, and select the correct match from Google's dropdown suggestions.
- Submitted changes enter a review queue and typically appear within a few days.
- If you cannot edit a place, report the incorrect address instead and Google will review it.
Report an Incorrect Address You Did Not Add
If a business or location shows the wrong address and you did not add it to Google Maps, you cannot edit it directly. Instead, open the place on Google Maps, tap or click the name or address card at the bottom, and look for a "Suggest an edit" option or a three-dot menu icon. Select "Suggest an edit" and choose "Address" from the list of what is wrong.
Type the correct address in the form that appears. You may be asked to provide a source — a website, phone number, or recent photo — so Google can verify the change. Submit your report. Google reviews these suggestions and contacts the business owner if the address change is significant. The correction usually appears within a few days to a week, depending on how clear your evidence is.
Verify Your Business to Edit Your Own Listing
If you own a business and want to make sure you can edit your address and other details anytime, you need to verify your business with Google. Search for your business name on Google Maps, tap or click the address card, and select "Claim this business" or "Manage this business." Google will ask you to sign in with a Google account.
Google offers several verification methods: a postcard mailed to your business address (takes 5 to 7 business days), a phone call to your business number (when ready), or when ready verification if you have a website with a Google Search Console account already set up. Once verified, you become the owner of the listing and can edit the address, hours, phone number, and photos without waiting for a review. You will also see when customers leave reviews and can respond to them.
Fix Your Home Address in Google Account Settings
If you want to change your home address in your Google account itself — the address Google uses for location services, maps, and other features — go to myaccount.google.com on a computer. Click "Personal info" in the left menu, then scroll to "Address" and click the pencil icon to edit it.
Type your new address and tap or click "Save." On a phone, open the Google app or Google Maps, tap your profile picture in the top right, select "Manage your Google Account," go to the "Personal info" tab, and follow the same steps. This change affects your Google account across all services and takes effect when ready — it does not go into a review queue.
Understand Why Your Edit Might Be Rejected
Google sometimes rejects address changes if the new address does not match official records, if the change seems like vandalism, or if you do not have permission to edit that listing. Common reasons include typing an address that does not exist in Google's database, submitting a change that contradicts recent verified information, or editing a business you do not own.
If your edit was rejected, you can try again with more detail — include the business website, a recent photo of the address sign, or a phone number where the business can be reached. If you are the owner and your edit keeps getting rejected, verify your business instead. Verification gives you permanent editing rights and removes the review step entirely.
What Happens After You Submit an Address Change
When you submit an address change, Google sends it to a review team that checks whether the new address is real and whether you have the right to make the change. For unverified edits, this review usually takes 3 to 7 days. For verified business owners, changes appear when ready without review.
You will not receive a notification when your change is approved or rejected unless you provided contact information in your edit. To check the status, search for the place again on Google Maps and see if the address has updated. If it has not changed after a week, your edit may have been rejected — try reporting the address again with additional proof, or contact the business directly and ask them to verify their listing.
Use Google Maps on Mobile vs. Desktop
The steps are nearly identical on phone and computer, but the buttons look slightly different. On a phone, tap the address card at the bottom of the screen and look for a pencil icon or three-dot menu. On a computer, click the address card and the pencil icon appears to the right of the address text. Both routes lead to the same edit form.
Mobile is often faster if you are at the location and want to report an incorrect address on the spot — you can take a photo of the correct address sign and attach it to your report. Desktop is better if you are editing your own business listing or account address because you have more screen space and can see all the fields at once.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change an address for a business I do not own?
No, you cannot edit the address directly. You can report that the address is wrong by selecting "Suggest an edit" and providing evidence — a website, phone number, or photo. Google will review your report and contact the business owner if the address needs to change.
How long does it take for an address change to show up?
Unverified edits usually appear within 3 to 7 days after review. If you are a verified business owner, the change appears when ready. In rare cases, complex changes take up to two weeks if Google needs more information.
What if I accidentally changed the wrong address?
If you made a mistake, submit another edit with the correct address. Explain in the details field that you made an error and are correcting it. Google will review the new submission and replace the incorrect one.
Do I need a Google account to report an incorrect address?
You need a Google account to edit a place you added or to verify a business you own. To report an incorrect address on someone else's listing, you may be able to do it without signing in, though Google may ask you to sign in during the process.
Why does my business address keep getting changed back?
If you are not a verified owner, other users can suggest edits that override yours. Verify your business with Google to lock in your address and prevent others from changing it without your permission.