Local visibility
Setting Up Your Google Business Profile
Help nearby clients discover your services while presenting accurate, consistent business information.
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Check eligibility and choose the right setup
Review Google’s current eligibility and representation rules before creating the profile. A mobile notary who does not serve clients at a staffed business location will generally use a service-area setup and hide the home address from the public profile.
- Use the real-world business name used with clients
- Choose the most accurate primary category
- Enter a phone number and website you control
- Define a realistic service area instead of an overly broad region
Complete every useful section
Accurate, detailed information helps clients understand what you offer before they call. Avoid adding services you are not authorized or prepared to provide.
- Add hours and keep holiday hours current
- Write a plain-language business description
- List services without keyword stuffing
- Upload a logo, professional profile photo, and authentic business photos
- Link directly to the most helpful page on your website
Build trust over time
Ask satisfied customers for honest reviews without offering rewards. Respond professionally and protect signer privacy—never reveal document types, personal circumstances, or appointment details in a public response.
Review the profile monthly to update hours, photos, services, and contact details.