You can delete a Google My Business page in three steps, but the process depends on whether you own the business or manage it for someone else
If you own the business, you sign into Google My Business, find the location you want to remove, and delete it from the settings menu. If you manage the page for a business owner, you can only remove yourself as a manager — the owner has to delete the page itself. Google keeps deleted pages in a recovery state for 30 days, so you can restore it during that window if you change your mind.
The reason this matters: a deleted Google My Business page stops appearing in Google Maps and Search results, which affects how customers find the business. Before you delete, make sure you actually want the page gone — some people think they need to delete when they really just need to update information or change who manages it.
Key Takeaways
- Only the business owner can permanently delete a Google My Business page; managers can only remove themselves from the account.
- Deleted pages stay recoverable for 30 days, so you have time to restore it if you delete by mistake.
- The page must have no active posts or reservations before you can delete it.
- If you no longer want to manage the page but the business is still operating, transfer ownership to the actual owner instead of deleting.
How to delete a Google My Business page you own
Start by going to google.com/business and signing in with the Google account that owns the page. On the left side, you will see a list of all locations you manage. Click on the location you want to delete.
Once you are in that location's dashboard, click the three-dot menu icon in the top right corner. Scroll down and select "Delete location." Google will ask you to confirm — it will tell you that the page will be removed from Google Maps and Search results within a few days. Click "Delete" again to confirm.
After deletion, the page enters a 30-day recovery period. During those 30 days, you can restore it by going back to the same menu and selecting "Restore location." After 30 days, the page is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
What to do if you manage the page but don't own it
If you are a manager or editor on someone else's Google My Business page, you cannot delete the page itself. You can only remove yourself as a manager. To do this, go to google.com/business, click on the location, then click the three-dot menu and select "User access." Find your own name in the list and click the trash icon next to it.
If the business owner wants the page deleted, they need to sign into their own Google account and follow the deletion steps above. If you no longer want to manage the page but the business is still operating, removing yourself is the right move — it keeps the page active for the owner while taking you out of the picture.
Reasons to delete versus reasons to keep the page
Delete the page if the business has permanently closed or if you are removing a duplicate location that should not exist. Delete it if the business no longer wants any online presence on Google Maps or Search.
Keep the page if the business is still operating but you just want to update information, change the manager, or hide certain details. You can mark a business as "temporarily closed" without deleting it, which is useful if you are shutting down for a season or renovation. You can also transfer ownership to another person without deleting — this is the right choice if you are stepping away but the business continues.
A common mistake is deleting a page when you meant to remove yourself as a manager, or deleting when you could have just updated the information. Once the 30-day recovery window closes, the page is gone for good, and rebuilding your Google presence takes time.
What happens to your business information after deletion
When you delete a Google My Business page, the business stops appearing in Google Maps search results, local search results, and Google Search. Customers who saved your location or left reviews will no longer see the page, though their reviews are not deleted from Google — they just become orphaned and harder to find.
If you have a website, Google may still index it and show it in search results, but without the Google My Business page, you lose the map pin, the business hours, the phone number, and the review rating that appear in the Knowledge Panel on the right side of search results. This can reduce how many people find you through local search.
If you delete and then want to come back, you will have to create a new Google My Business page from scratch. You will not automatically recover your old reviews or your location history. This is another reason to use the 30-day recovery window if you are unsure.
Troubleshooting: when you cannot delete the page
Google will not let you delete a page if it has active reservations, active posts, or pending verification. If you see an error message, check for these issues first. Cancel any active reservations through the reservations menu, delete any posts you have made, and wait for any pending verification to complete or expire.
If you are trying to delete a location that is part of a chain or multi-location business, make sure you are deleting only the specific location, not the entire account. The three-dot menu should say "Delete location," not "Delete account." If it says "Delete account," you are about to delete all locations at once — stop and click elsewhere.
If you still cannot delete after checking these things, the page may be claimed by someone else or locked by Google for verification reasons. Contact Google My Business support through the help menu in your account to find out why the delete option is blocked.
Transferring ownership instead of deleting
If you manage the page but the actual business owner wants to take over, transfer ownership instead of deleting. Go to the location, click the three-dot menu, select "User access," and find the owner's email address. Change their role from "Manager" to "Owner." Once they accept the invitation, they become the primary owner and you can remove yourself.
This keeps all the reviews, photos, and history intact. The new owner can then make any changes they want, including deletion if they choose. Transferring is also the right move if you are selling the business — let the new owner take control of the page rather than deleting it and forcing them to rebuild from zero.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I delete my Google My Business page and create a new one with the same business name?
Yes, but you will start from scratch. The new page will have no reviews, no photos, and no history. Google may take several days to index the new page in Maps and Search results. If you just want to update information or change the page's appearance, editing the existing page is faster than deleting and recreating.
What happens to customer reviews after I delete the page?
Reviews are not deleted, but they become harder to find. They remain in Google's system and may appear in other search contexts, but they will not show up on a business page anymore. If you recreate the page later, the old reviews do not automatically transfer to the new one.
Can I delete a Google My Business page if I do not have access to the email address that created it?
If you cannot sign into the Google account that owns the page, you cannot delete it yourself. You can contact Google My Business support and provide proof that you own the business, and they may help you regain access or delete the page. Have your business license or other ownership documentation ready.
Is there a way to hide my business from Google Maps without deleting the page?
You cannot hide the page entirely, but you can mark the business as "permanently closed" from the location settings. This keeps the page visible but tells customers the business is no longer operating. If you want the page completely invisible, deletion is the only option.
How long does it take for a deleted Google My Business page to disappear from Google Maps?
Google usually removes the page from Maps and Search results within a few days, but it can take up to a week in some cases. During the 30-day recovery period, you can restore the page if you change your mind. After 30 days, restoration is no longer possible.