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Are Virtual Offices and P.O. Boxes Eligible for a Google Business Profile?

By Miriam Ellis
on March 12, 2025
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No, businesses with addresses at virtual offices or P.O. Boxes are ineligible for Google Business Profiles.

In some cases, a business may struggle with the scenario of their address not having a street number or Google being unable to find it. Rather than deciding you must have a P.O. Box or should use a virtual office, follow the Drop a pin instructions to try to add your location to the map.

Can you use a P.O. Box for a Google Business Profile?

Miriam Ellis is a local SEO columnist and consultant. She has been cited as one of the top five most prolific women writers in the SEO industry. Miriam is also an award-winning fine artist and her work can be seen at MiriamEllis.com.

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