How to Verify a Google Business Profile at a Home Address

Steven Kustov Sep 22, 2026

You do not need to rent an office to verify a Google Business Profile. If you run a service-area business from home, you can verify it with one continuous video that proves where you operate, shows the business is real, and demonstrates that you manage it.

Before You Start Recording

Open your Business Profile in Google Chrome on your phone and select the video verification option. Google requires you to record and upload the video from a mobile device; you cannot upload a video you recorded earlier.

Before pressing record:

  • Film during daylight so numbers and documents are easy to read.
  • Keep any truck, trailer, garage, or workspace locked and have the keys ready so you can show yourself opening it.
  • Lock your front door so you can demonstrate that you have access to the home.
  • Place the documents you need in your office or on your kitchen table.
  • Make sure your business name and address match the information on your profile.

The video must be at least 30 seconds long and recorded in one continuous take. Do not pause, edit, or stitch clips together.

What to Show in Your Verification Video

1. Start Outside and Prove the Location

Begin recording outside your home. Show the front of the property and clearly capture the house number on the home or mailbox. This is one of the most important parts of the video.

Pan across recognizable features Google can compare with Google Maps or satellite imagery, such as the driveway, neighboring properties, an intersection, or another nearby landmark. A street sign is helpful, but it may not be necessary if it is too far away and the house number and other location markers are clear.

2. Show Vehicles, Equipment, or Tools

Walk toward any business assets stored at the property. Show anything that applies to your business:

  • A wrapped or branded car or truck in the driveway
  • A branded work trailer
  • Tools, equipment, materials, or parts inside the vehicle, trailer, or garage
  • Products or inventory used by the business

Open a locked vehicle, trailer, garage, or storage area on camera when possible. This helps show that you manage the business rather than simply filming someone else’s equipment. If your work does not require tools or equipment, move to the next step.

3. Show the Business at the Entrance

Show your business name or logo near the front door. If you do not have permanent signage because customers do not visit your home, you can print your logo on a piece of paper and place it by the door as supporting evidence. Do not rely on the printed logo alone; your location, business assets, and documents provide stronger proof.

Record yourself unlocking the front door and entering the home. This demonstrates that you have access to the property.

4. Show Where You Manage the Business

If you have a home office, walk into it and show the workspace. If you do not have an office, a kitchen or dining-room table is fine.

Show a few clear pieces of evidence connecting the business to the address, such as:

  • An invoice displaying the business name and property address
  • A business permit or utility document
  • Your invoicing, booking, or customer-management platform
  • Branded business cards, clothing, or marketing materials

You do not need to show ten documents. Use the clearest proof you have. If you use a bank statement, physically cover account numbers, balances, and other private information before recording. Google says verification videos must not include bank account, tax, ID, or other sensitive personal information.

Once you have shown the location, business assets, access, and documentation, stop the recording and upload it through your Business Profile.

Quick Video Checklist

  • Record through your Business Profile on a mobile device.
  • Use one continuous, unedited video.
  • Show the house number or mailbox.
  • Show nearby landmarks or other recognizable location details.
  • Show branded vehicles, tools, equipment, or products when applicable.
  • Show yourself unlocking a business asset or the home.
  • Show documents or software connecting the business to the address.
  • Keep private financial and personal information out of the video.

Google usually reviews a verification video within five business days. For the latest requirements, read Google’s official guide to verifying a business with a video recording.