What Do You Need to Know Before You Start the Verification Process?

1. The video must be recorded directly through your Google Business Profile on a mobile device.
2. The video must be unedited, continuous (no cuts or pauses), and at least 30 seconds long.
3. Do not show any sensitive or personal information, such as client/student details or faces of other people.
4. Record in a well-lit, stable environment.
5. The video must be recorded live—you cannot upload a pre-recorded video.
   

What You MUST Show in the Video? 

1. Street signs with readable names
   
2. Recognizable community landmarks (parks, intersections, schools, etc.)
3. Any outdoor element that matches Google Maps and verifies your location

1. Empty land
2. Unmarked areas
3. Indoor-only videos without any geographic reference
4. This is the #1 reason videos get rejected, so ensure your surroundings are clearly identifiable.
   

1. Google requires physical, real-world proof that your business exists and provides services locally.
   

1. Tutor Doctor marketing materials: brochures, flyers, business cards
2. Branded clothing or uniforms
3. Tutor Doctor branded vehicle / car magnets (if applicable)
4. Materials used for tutoring: binders, worksheets, academic tools
5. These items must be physical—digital screens or images are not accepted.
   

1. Google must confirm that you are authorized to manage this Tutor Doctor franchise.
   

1. Business registration document, invoice, or utility bill with the same business name as your GBP (Sensitive information may be covered)
2. You preparing tutoring materials or accessing business-related items
3. You showing materials or spaces that only a business owner/manager would access
4. Providing this proof is essential; missing this step results in rejection.
   

How to Record and Submit the Video? 

1. On your mobile device, go to: https://business.google.com 
2. Log in using the same Google account used to set up your GBP.
3. Select your Tutor Doctor location.
   

1. Tap Get Verified.
2. Select Video Recording.
3. Allow all permissions (camera, microphone, location).
4. Tap Start Recording, completing all three required proof categories:
5. Service area location
6. Physical evidence of your business
7. Proof of management
8. Tap Stop once you are done.
9. Review your video. If necessary, tap Try Again to re-record.
10. Tap Upload Video to submit your verification.
    

What Happens Next?

1. Google typically reviews your video within up to 5 business days.
   

1. Your Tutor Doctor location will become verified and visible on Google Search and Maps.
2. If your video is rejected
3. Google will indicate what was missing. You must:
4. Re-record the entire video from the beginning.
5. Include everything from your previous attempt.
6. Add all missing elements that Google listed.
7. Google will not verify the listing until all requirements are met.
   

1. Business name or branded materials were not visible
2. The surroundings did not show clear service-area locations
3. No proof of business operations
4. No evidence that you manage the business
5. Video was too short, edited, or unclear
   

For more information, you may review Google’s official guide