How to Submit a Video for Google My Business (GMB) Verification

For restaurant owners — a quick & visual guide. 

🎯 Why Video Verification?

Google may ask for a video if postcard or phone methods don’t work. This guide shows how to record and submit your video to verify your business location.

▶️ Example Video (watch): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-evwIPPm_BT4mkIFeXU2OF6AATQVIqBP/view?usp=drive_link

📍 Before you Begin: What Your Video Must Show

To pass verification, your video needs to show that:

  • Prove you are at the location listed on Google
    • Demonstrate you have access to the business
    • Be recorded live directly inside your Google Business Profile (no pre-recorded videos allowed)

Include these 4 things in your video:

  1. Exterior: Begin filming from outside your business on the street or sidewalk, and capture the street sign if you can. Then turn around and film your store sign, building, and the posted street address as you walk toward your restaurant.
  2. Inside & Access: Walk inside the restaurant and show that you have access—open the main door, use the POS system, show keys, or anything that proves you own or manage the business. Also, show the interior like tables, kitchen, and equipment.
  3. Operations (Optional) – Show yourself working or interacting with staff/customers if possible.

🎥 How to Record Your Video

Use your phone and follow these tips:

  • Record in one continuous shot (no cuts)
    • 1–2 minutes is enough
    • Make sure lighting is bright and video is not shaky
    • Briefly explain what you’re showing as you film “This is our front sign... this is me opening the door and entering the restaurant, here’s the furniture..”

🚀 Step 3: Submit Your Video

  1. Go to business.google.com and sign in
    2. Select your business
    3. Click “Get Verified” or “Verify Now”

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4.  If video verification is an option, you’ll see an option like “Verify via video recording”.

 Choose “Verify via video recording”
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5. Record your video. It must be original, unedited, contain no stock footage, and be recorded live.

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6. Submit the video you recorded  and wait 3–5 business days

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Don’t delete the video until you’re verified

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