You cannot change your own address on Google Maps directly, but you can report an incorrect address and suggest a correction
Google Maps pulls address information from multiple sources — business listings, government records, user submissions, and third-party databases. If your home address, business location, or a place you know is wrong on the map, you report it to Google rather than edit it yourself. Google then reviews your report and decides whether to update the map.
The process differs depending on whether you are correcting a business listing (which you may own or manage), a residential address, or a public place. For a business you own or manage, you can claim the listing and make changes directly. For other locations, you submit a report and wait for Google to review it.
Key Takeaways
- Business owners can claim their listing in Google Business Profile and update the address themselves, which usually takes effect within a few days.
- For addresses that are not your business, you report the error through the "Suggest an edit" option on the map, and Google reviews it before making changes.
- Residential addresses rarely appear on Google Maps unless you have listed a home business, so most homeowners do not need to update anything.
- Corrections to business addresses typically take one to three days to appear on Google Maps after Google approves them.
How to report an incorrect address on Google Maps
Open Google Maps on your phone or computer and search for the location with the wrong address. Tap or click on the business name or location card that appears. Look for a link or button that says "Suggest an edit" — on a phone it is usually a pencil icon near the top of the listing; on a computer it appears in the information panel on the right side.
Click "Suggest an edit" and choose what you want to change. Select "Address" from the menu. Type the correct address in the field provided. Google will ask you to confirm the change and may ask why you are reporting it — choose the reason that fits (for example, "Address is incorrect" or "Address has changed"). Submit your report.
Google reviews suggested edits within a few hours to a few days. You will not receive a notification when your report is processed, but the map will update if Google approves the change. If the address is obviously wrong — for example, a restaurant listed at a residential address — Google usually approves the correction quickly.
Claiming and updating a business listing you own
If the address belongs to a business you own or manage, you have direct control through Google Business Profile. Go to google.com/business and sign in with the Google account associated with your business. Search for your business name.
If your business is already listed, click on it and select "Manage now." If it is not listed, click "Create a new business" and fill in your business name, address, phone number, and website. Once you have claimed the listing, you can edit the address directly — changes usually appear on Google Maps within a few days.
If someone else has already claimed your business listing, you can request access. Click on the listing, select the three-dot menu, and choose "Request access." Google will send a verification code to the phone number or address on file for the business, and you can take over the listing once you verify.
What happens when Google reviews your report
Google uses automated systems and human reviewers to check suggested edits. For a business address, Google compares your report against other sources — the business website, phone directory listings, government records, and other user reports. If multiple sources agree with your correction, Google approves it faster.
If the address is ambiguous or conflicts with other information, Google may reject the report or ask for more details. You cannot appeal a rejected report directly, but you can submit another report with additional information (for example, a link to the business website showing the correct address).
Approved changes appear on Google Maps within one to three days. The change shows up in search results, on the business card when someone clicks the location, and in directions.
Why residential addresses usually do not appear on Google Maps
Google Maps is designed primarily for businesses, landmarks, and public places. Your home address does not appear on the map unless you have listed a home-based business there. If you have a home office, consulting practice, or other business operating from your residence, that business listing may include your address.
If you do not want your home address visible on Google Maps, do not create a business listing for your address. If someone else has created a listing at your home address without permission, you can report it as a false business. Click "Suggest an edit," select "This place does not exist," and explain that it is a residential address.
Updating your address in Google Maps settings on your phone or computer
Your personal address in Google Maps settings is different from business listings on the map. This is the address Google uses for directions, local search results, and personalization. On an Android phone, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, select "Settings," and look for "Home" or "Work" address. You can add or change these addresses here.
On an iPhone, open Google Maps, tap your profile picture, select "Settings," scroll to "Saved," and tap "Home" or "Work" to add or update these addresses. On a computer, go to google.com/maps, click your profile picture, select "Settings," and find the "Home" and "Work" section.
These personal addresses are stored in your Google account and are not visible to other users. They are used only to personalize your map experience and to show you faster routes home or to work.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take for an address change to show up on Google Maps?
For a business listing you own and manage through Google Business Profile, changes usually appear within one to three days. For a suggested edit you report, Google reviews it first, which can take a few hours to a few days, and then the change appears within a day or two after approval.
Can I change someone else's business address on Google Maps?
You can suggest an edit to any business address on Google Maps, but Google will review it before making the change. If you do not own the business, Google may reject the report unless the address is clearly wrong or multiple sources confirm the correction.
What if Google Maps shows my business at the wrong location on the map?
Claim your business through Google Business Profile and update the address. You can also adjust the pin location by dragging it to the correct spot on the map. If you do not own the business, submit a "Suggest an edit" report with the correct address and explain why the current address is wrong.
Does changing my address on Google Maps affect my Google account address?
No. Updating a business address on Google Maps does not change your personal Google account information. Your home and work addresses in Google Maps settings are separate and stored only in your account.
What should I do if my business moved to a new address?
If you own the business, sign into Google Business Profile, click your listing, and edit the address directly. If you do not own the listing but manage it, request access first. Update the address and add a note in the business description mentioning the move date so customers know when the change took effect.