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Get back in control

Recover access to your Google Business Profile

If a former employee, agency, or stranger controls your listing, we file the right request to recover access and get you back in control.

It's more common than most business owners expect: a former marketing agency, an ex-employee, or someone who claimed the listing years ago still holds primary ownership. Google's default process requires going through the existing owner, which doesn't work when that person is unreachable or unresponsive.

We handle the dispute process directly with Google, providing the right documentation to prove legitimate ownership and recover full access to your profile.

What's included

  • Ownership transfer or access request
  • Dispute resolution with Google support
  • Identity and ownership verification support
  • Securing the profile once recovered
  • Removing unauthorised managers, if needed
How it works

Our process for ownership claim

Clear steps, no guesswork, no long contracts.

01

Ownership review

We check who currently controls your listing and your access options.

02

Documentation

We prepare the proof of ownership Google requires for a dispute.

03

Dispute filing

We submit the ownership request through Google's official process.

04

Access restored

Once approved, we help you secure the profile against future unauthorised access.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ownership claim

What if the previous owner won't respond to a transfer request?

We can file a formal ownership dispute with Google directly, which doesn't require the previous owner's cooperation if you can prove legitimate ownership.

What documents do I need to prove ownership?

Typically business registration documents, utility bills matching the business address, or other official proof. We'll guide you on exactly what's needed for your case.

How long does an ownership dispute take?

This varies based on Google's review queue, typically 1 to 3 weeks, sometimes longer for complex cases.

Get in touch

Let's get your business found

Tell us about your business and we'll send a free audit within 48 hours.

Phone / WhatsApp

+91 93802 30270

Email

hello@gbp-ranker.com

Office

2nd Floor, 17, 7th Main Rd, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038