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Google tests government ID verification for Business Profiles

October 20, 2026 · Source: Search Engine Roundtable

Google is testing a new option that lets a Business Profile owner verify by uploading a photo of a government identification document. The option joins existing phone, email, mail and video call methods, and Google states that uploaded IDs are used only for verification and are not shown publicly.

Why it matters to multifamily marketers

Teams managing many property Business Profiles could face a new verification step, so plan how your company would handle ID submissions for community listings.

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