Independent Google Ads Policy & Compliance Support
Google Ads Government Documents & Services Verification
Understand Google Ads requirements for government documents and services, certification, advertiser verification, eligibility and policy compliance.
Independent compliance guidance. Not affiliated with Google LLC or any government agency.
Policy snapshot
What advertisers should understand
- Policy Guidance
- Verification Support
- Compliance Review
- Independent Resource
Where to start
What are you trying to solve?
Government Verification
Understand verification requirements for advertisers offering government-related documents and services.
Certification
Learn when Google Ads certification may be required and how to prepare.
Advertiser Verification
Prepare for advertiser verification and understand common documentation issues.
Policy Disapproval
Understand why ads may be disapproved and how to review your account and landing pages.
How it works
A structured approach to compliance
Understand your situation
Identify what you advertise, where, and on whose behalf.
Review policy requirements
Compare your situation with the current official Google Ads policy.
Identify compliance gaps
Check your account, website and landing pages for potential issues.
Prepare for verification or certification
Organise the information and documents you need before you apply.
Core topics
Explore the main topic areas
Independent explanations of each part of the policy, with links to the official Google sources.
Government Documents & Services
The policy overview: who it applies to and what it requires.
Government Verification
How verification works for government-related advertisers.
Government Certification
When certification may be needed and what it involves.
Advertiser Verification
Identity and business verification for Google Ads accounts.
Policy Compliance
Policy rules, restrictions and how they are applied.
Disapprovals
Common reasons for disapproval and how to respond.
Eligibility checker
Not sure whether your business falls under the policy?
Answer three short questions for general guidance on which requirements may apply. The checker gives guidance only and does not determine eligibility.
Compliance services
Independent compliance reviews
Practical reviews of your website, landing pages and business information against the policy.
Policy Compliance Audit
A structured review of your website and business information against the policy.
Verification Support
Guidance on preparing information and documents for verification.
Landing Page Compliance Review
A detailed check of the pages your ads point to.
We do not guarantee Google Ads approval, verification or certification. Final decisions are made by Google.
Resources
Latest articles
Government Documents & Services
Government Documents vs Government Services in Google Ads
Google's policy groups documents and services together, but the difference still matters for how you describe your offer and choose a certification…
Government Documents & Services
Google Ads Government Certification by Country: An Overview
How Google's policy refers to 20 countries, category by category: which examples and regional exclusions it lists, and why no country is…
Compliance
Google Ads Government Ads Compliance Guide
A framework for staying compliant after certification: who owns what, what to check monthly and how to handle changes.
Why use this resource
Built around policy, not promises
Independent guidance
Not affiliated with Google or any government agency.
Policy-focused research
Based on official Google Ads policy documentation.
Clear explanations
Plain-language explanations of complex requirements.
Practical compliance reviews
Specific, actionable findings - without promises of approval.
Official sources
Always verify with official Google sources
Google Ads policies change. Our guidance links to the official Google Ads Help Center pages it is based on, and you should always confirm current requirements there.
Need help understanding your Google Ads policy requirements?
Request an independent compliance review of your account setup, website and landing pages.