How Long Does Google Business Profile Verification Take?

Quick facts

Most verifications take instant to 5 days.

Postcard verification usually takes 5–14 days.

Video verification can be approved within 24–48 hours.

Some industries require additional verification steps.

Verification is required before full ranking potential.

What trips people up

Many business owners think verification equals ranking.

Verification only confirms the business exists.

Optimization still determines ranking.

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