Where are you in the verification process?
Choose the closest situation to see which part of the guide to inspect first. You can change your answer at any time.
Quick guide
Three checks before making a change
1What should you check before gathering evidence?
First confirm that you are working on the correct business profile through an account authorised to represent the business. Check the real name, location or service arrangement, and contact details. A preparation exercise cannot resolve contradictory business information by itself.
Google selects the verification options offered to a business. Follow the instructions visible in the profile and the current verification guide. Do not assume another owner’s method or completion time will apply to you.
2What belongs on a preparation sheet?
| Item | What to record |
|---|---|
| Business being verified | Correct name and location |
| Responsible person | Authorised owner or representative |
| Method offered | Exact option shown in the account |
| Evidence requested | Only the requirements for that method |
| Outstanding issue | Missing access, conflicting detail, or other question |
| Submission record | Date and platform status, without secret codes |
Gather genuine material that reflects the current operation. Keep account secrets out of shared planning documents. If the method requires evidence of the premises or work, follow its specific instructions rather than staging something that misrepresents the business.
3What happens while you wait?
Keep the submission date and status in one place. Follow official next steps if more information is requested. Avoid repeatedly changing unrelated details just because a result has not appeared yet.
Illustrative exampleNot a client audit
A repair shop checks the offered method
A repair-shop owner prepares photos after hearing that another business used them. The owner then checks the actual options and sees a different requirement. The useful preparation is the accurate business information and authorised access; the account’s instructions determine the next action.
What to check
Your worksheet and first action
Mark each check correct, needs attention, or not sure. Your answer stays on this page and is not sent to Lokal Tayo.
This worksheet is a decision aid. Confirm facts with the person responsible for the business before changing public information.
How can you put this into practice?
Use confirmed information and keep a short record of the change and its follow-up.
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Confirm the correct business and account.
Confirm the profile, business facts, and responsible authorised account before beginning a verification submission.
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Prepare for the method actually offered.
Read the options actually offered and gather genuine material required by that method; keep secret codes out of shared notes.
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Record the submission and follow official instructions.
Record the date and displayed status, then follow official next steps if more information or review is required.
What is your next step?
Are your public business details ready for a listing check?
Start with a free check of one business location. We will review the publicly visible listing details, identify up to three priorities, and explain what you can act on yourself. If the basics are accurate, we will say so.
On the contact form, choose “Not sure yet — tell me what to fix first.” Share the business name, area, and issue when we get in touch.
The free check covers
- Public business facts
- Profile consistency
- A sensible next action
Frequently asked questions
Can an agency choose a faster verification method?
An agency can help organise accurate information and follow the offered process. It cannot promise that Google will provide a particular method or approve the business on a chosen date.
Should I give someone my verification code?
Keep codes within the official verification process and your authorised business workflow. Do not send them to an unsolicited caller claiming they need the code to improve your ranking.
Sources and method
Prepared from the stated sources where applicable and an original editorial worksheet. No first-hand client test, professional review, or measured conversion improvement is claimed. Examples and numerical illustrations are labelled beside their use.