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The Evidence Checklist

What is commonly reviewed when guidelines are enforced.

Important: This is preparation guidance, not a diagnosis or a guarantee of reinstatement.

Storefront Evidence Patterns

  • Permanent exterior signage showing business name accurately.
  • Street view wide-angles showing the entrance and immediately adjacent businesses.
  • Interior workspace showing staffing, tools, or products.

Service-Area Evidence Patterns

  • Branded vehicles (wrap, magnet, or distinct decals) featuring contact info.
  • Tools of the trade stored at the registered base address.

Ownership & Entity Proof (For All)

  • Government-issued business license or corporate articles matching your exact registered name.
  • At least one utility bill explicitly listing the business entity and address.

Official Next Steps

Once your evidence is aggregated into a single PDF or clear folder, submit it via the Official Appeals Tool.

This is an independent tool to assist local marketing professionals and business owners. Not affiliated with Google.

This is preparation guidance, not a diagnosis or a guarantee of reinstatement.