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How do you change your address on a computer?

  1. Go to your Business Profile, signed in to the Google Account that manages it.
  2. Select Edit profile, then Location.
  3. Next to Business location, select the edit icon.
  4. Enter the full address, including any building, unit, suite or floor.
  5. Select Save.

Source: Google Business Profile Help: Manage your business address, checked 15 October 2026

How do you change it in the Google Maps app?

  1. Open the Google Maps app.
  2. Tap Business at the bottom right.
  3. Tap Edit profile, then Location.
  4. Next to Business location, tap Edit.
  5. Enter your address details and tap Save.

Source: Google Business Profile Help: Manage your business address, checked 15 October 2026

How do you move your map pin?

Google says to set a pin when your address has no street number or it can't find your business at the address you entered. Its help page gives the steps for the web profile; the phone menus may differ.

  1. Select Edit profile, then Location.
  2. Next to Business location, select the edit icon.
  3. Select Adjust.
  4. Move the map so the pin sits on your business.
  5. Select Done, then Save.

Sources: Google Business Profile Help: Manage your business address, checked 15 October 2026; Google Business Profile Help: Guidelines for representing your business on Google, checked 15 October 2026

What are Google's address rules?

  • Use your real, precise address. Put the street address on line 1 and a suite or unit number on line 2.
  • Only add cross streets or landmarks where the official address doesn't pinpoint you. Avoid descriptions like "Corner of" or "Across from".
  • No URLs or keywords in the address lines.
  • P.O. boxes, remote mailboxes and virtual offices aren't eligible. A coworking space only counts if it has clear signage and your staff receive customers there during business hours.
  • If you show your address, you need permanent signage with your business name there.
  • Only hide your address if you're a service-area business.

Sources: Google Business Profile Help: Manage your business address, checked 15 October 2026; Google Business Profile Help: Guidelines for representing your business on Google, checked 15 October 2026

What happens when you move premises?

  • Google says that if you move to a new address after verification, you must verify your business again.
  • Google's guidelines allow one profile per location, so update your existing profile rather than adding a second one.
  • If your location is part of what customers come for, such as a restaurant or hotel, our guide to marking a business closed covers Google's different rule.

Sources: Google Business Profile Help: Edit your Business Profile, checked 15 October 2026; Google Business Profile Help: Guidelines for representing your business on Google, checked 15 October 2026

Why won't your new address save or show?

Check these:

  • Google can't match it. Re-enter the parts highlighted in red, then use Adjust to set a pin if it still fails.
  • It's in review. Changes usually take about 10 minutes but can take up to 30 days.
  • You're asked to verify again. That's expected after a move; follow the steps on your profile.
  • Your address is hidden. Your profile then shows only your service area.
  • You're inside another business, such as a shopping centre. Google says to ask for this to be shown through its contact page.
  • Street View or satellite images are out of date. Report them with Google's form; Google gives no timeline for updates.

Sources: Google Business Profile Help: Manage your business address, checked 15 October 2026; Google Business Profile Help: Edit your Business Profile, checked 15 October 2026

Telling customers you've moved

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Common questions

Do I have to verify again after changing my address?

Yes, if you move to a new address after your profile is verified. Google says you must verify your business again.

Why is my Google Maps pin in the wrong place?

Google may not have matched your address exactly. Select Edit profile, Location, the edit icon, then Adjust, and move the pin onto your business.

Should I create a new profile for my new address?

Usually no. Google's guidelines allow one profile per location, so update the address on your existing profile.

Can I use a P.O. box as my business address?

No. Google says P.O. boxes and mailboxes at remote locations aren't acceptable, and virtual offices aren't eligible.

How long does an address change take on Google?

Usually about 10 minutes, but Google says it can take up to 30 days, plus any time needed to verify again.

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