Verify your local business on Google

Verify a business by mail

Important

Do not edit your business name, address, category, or request a new code while you wait for your verification postcard. This may delay the verification process.

Get your postcard

Tip: If you didn't get a postcard within 14 days, you can request a new one.

On your computer

  1. Sign in to Google My Business.
  2. Choose the business you'd like to verify. 
  3. Click Verify now.
  4. On the postcard request screen, make sure your address is displayed accurately. To help deliver your postcard, you can also add an optional contact name.
  5. Click Send postcard.
  6. Check the mail for your postcard. Most postcards arrive within 14 days. 

Enter your verification code

On your computer

  1. After you get your postcard, sign in to Google My Business.
  2. If you have multiple locations, open the location you'd like to manage.
  3. Click either Verify location from the menu or Verify now.
  4. In the “Code” field, enter the 5-digit verification code from your postcard.
  5. Click Submit.

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