How to Change Your Address on Google Maps

Google Maps stores location data in a few different places — and which one you need to update depends entirely on what you're trying to change. Are you correcting your home address saved in your Google Account? Updating a business listing you manage? Or fixing incorrect information on the map itself? Each scenario follows a different path, and mixing them up is the most common reason people get stuck.

What "Changing an Address" Actually Means in Google Maps 🗺️

When people search for how to change an address on Google Maps, they usually mean one of three things:

• Updating a saved personal address (like "Home" or "Work") stored in their Google Account
• Editing a business address on a Google Business Profile listing
• Suggesting a correction to map data that appears wrong to everyone

These are separate systems. Your saved personal addresses live in your Google Account settings. Business listings are managed through Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business). Public map corrections go through the community editing system. Understanding which category your situation falls into is the first step.

How to Change Your Home or Work Address in Google Maps

Your personal saved addresses — labeled "Home," "Work," or any custom label — are tied to your Google Account and sync across devices.

On Android or iPhone:

1. Open the Google Maps app
2. Tap your profile picture in the top-right corner
3. Select Settings, then Edit home or work
4. Tap the address you want to update (Home or Work)
5. Select Change home (or Work), type the new address, and confirm

On desktop (maps.google.com):

1. Click the three horizontal lines (hamburger menu) in the top-left
2. Select Your places
3. Click the Labeled tab
4. Find the address you want to edit, click the three-dot menu beside it, and choose Edit

Changes here are private — they only affect your account's navigation suggestions and search defaults. Nobody else sees them.

How to Change a Business Address on Google Maps

If you manage a business listing and the address needs updating, you'll work through Google Business Profile, not the Maps app directly.

Steps to update a business address:

1. Go to business.google.com or search for your business name on Google while signed into the managing account
2. Click Edit profile
3. Navigate to the Location section
4. Update the address and save

After submitting, Google typically reviews address changes before they go live — especially for businesses that have moved to a new area. This review process can take anywhere from a few hours to several days. In some cases, Google may request verification before publishing the updated address, which could involve a postcard, phone call, or video verification depending on your business type and history.

Important variables that affect this process:

How to Suggest a Map Correction for Someone Else's Address 📍

If you notice an address on Google Maps that seems wrong — a neighbor's house, a local business, a road — you can suggest an edit through the public reporting system.

On mobile:

1. Search for the location or tap it on the map
2. Scroll down on the info card and tap Suggest an edit
3. Choose Change name or other details
4. Update the address field and submit

On desktop:

1. Right-click on the location or click on it to open the info panel
2. Scroll down to find Suggest an edit
3. Follow the prompts to submit your correction

These suggestions go into a review queue. Google uses a combination of automated systems, community moderators (called Local Guides), and internal reviewers to evaluate changes. There's no guaranteed timeline, and not all suggestions are accepted — especially if other data sources contradict the proposed change.

Factors That Shape How Quickly Changes Take Effect

Even after you've submitted the right type of change, the speed and success of the update depends on several variables:

• Account standing: Google Accounts and Business Profiles with a history of accurate contributions tend to have faster processing
• Geographic region: Some areas have denser data coverage and faster moderation cycles
• Type of address change: Minor edits (correcting a unit number) move faster than moving a pin to a new location
• Device and app version: Outdated versions of the Google Maps app can display cached data even after changes are processed — clearing the app cache or updating the app often resolves display discrepancies
• Internet connection and sync timing: Personal saved addresses sync across devices, but may take a few minutes to reflect everywhere if you're on a slow connection

Why the App Might Still Show the Old Address

A common frustration: you've made the change, it looks confirmed, but the old address still appears. This usually comes down to:

• Cached data in the app (fix: clear cache in app settings or reinstall)
• Pending review for business or public map edits
• Multiple accounts — if you're signed into more than one Google Account, you may be editing a different account than the one the app is actively using
• Third-party apps that pull from Google Maps data have their own refresh cycles and may lag behind

The Part Only You Can Determine

The right method, timeline, and outcome all depend on specifics that vary from person to person — whether you're managing a business with a complex verification history, correcting a personal address across multiple devices, or trying to fix a public map error in a region with slower moderation. The mechanics are consistent, but the experience of actually getting a change to stick looks different depending on your setup.