How to Verify Your Google Business Profile Using Video
Confirm your business in minutes, build trust with customers, and unlock the visibility you deserve in your neighborhood. Google’s video verification process is now one of the fastest and most reliable ways to prove your business is real and serving your local community.
Done right, this step ensures your listing appears in Search and Maps — which means customers can find you when they need you most.
Here’s a clear, no-nonsense walkthrough to verify your business with video the right way.
Why Google Uses Video Verification
Google wants proof — not paperwork.
They’re ensuring real businesses, at real locations, serving real customers make it into the map pack. Video verification helps Google confirm authenticity quickly without waiting for postcards or back-and-forth approvals.
If your business is legitimate, this is your moment to shine.
What You’ll Show in the Video
Think of this as a simple walkthrough of your business. You are showing Google:
Your location
Exterior signage with business name
Building entrance
Street view or landmarks
You operate here
Unlock the door
Show interior workspace, equipment, desks, tools
Team members or branded gear (if applicable)
Proof of operations
Point-of-sale area, office workspace, or service equipment
Business materials (invoices, work orders, branded forms)
Any licenses or certifications on display
Public-facing elements
Customer-accessible space (if applicable)
Waiting room, shop floor, front desk, service vehicle fleet, etc.
The tone should be natural — like you’re giving someone a quick tour. No need for fancy editing. Google wants real, unpolished evidence.
Step-by-Step Process
1. Open the Google Business Profile mobile app
You’ll be prompted to verify your business if you haven’t already.
2. Select “Verify with Video”
3. Press record and follow the checklist above
Walk naturally. Show the big picture, then details.
4. Submit the video
Google reviews it — typically within 24–72 hours.
If they need more, they’ll tell you.
Service-Area Businesses (SABs)
No storefront? No problem.
Instead of signage and a lobby, show:
Your work vehicle with logo or tools
Your inventory or equipment
Storage or workspace area
Your business card or branded materials
Proof you operate in the service area (job photos help)
Google knows mobile providers are the backbone of local communities — plumbers, electricians, landscapers, cleaners. Just show you're real and active.
Pro Tips for a Smooth Approval
Make sure your business name in the video matches your online listing
Wear branded gear if you have it
Keep paperwork visible but secure (no personal data on camera)
Record during business hours if possible
Keep movements steady and narration clear and minimal
Treat this as a trust tour — not a commercial.
Avoid These Mistakes
No signage or business identity shown
Filming a coworking space without branding
Trying to verify a virtual office
Editing or cutting clips
Rushing through without evidence of real activity
Local search rewards real, grounded businesses. Keep it authentic.
When You're Verified
Once approved, you unlock:
Full control of your listing
Higher visibility in local search
Ability to respond to reviews
Posting, photos, products, and services features
Messaging and call tracking
This is the foundation of being found in your neighborhood.
The Talloo Perspective
Verification isn’t just a Google task — it’s a chance to stake your flag in your community.
You’re not checking a box. You’re signaling:
We’re here.
We’re real.
We serve our neighbors with pride.
The businesses that show up consistently are the ones customers call first. This step puts you on the map — literally and figuratively.
More questions? Here is Google’s documentation.
