Restricted categories
GODOS document & service categories
Under Google’s Government Documents & Services policy, ads promoting these documents and services require certification. Choose your category to see what’s restricted and how we help.
Travel & visas
Passports
Ads for applying for, renewing, or expediting a passport require Google GODOS certification. We prepare your account, ad copy, and landing pages to pass review.
Electronic travel visas & authorizations
Travel authorizations and e-visas are restricted under the GODOS policy. We help you get certified and add the required disclosures.
Border entrance travel documents
Passenger locator and health control forms fall under the policy. We align your ads and pages with Google’s requirements.
U.S. Trusted Traveler programs
U.S.-based Trusted Traveler programs are restricted when promoted in any country. We handle certification and compliant messaging.
Residency lotteries
Citizenship and immigrant-visa lotteries require certification. We get your account compliant and reduce disapproval risk.
Identity & civil documents
Regional identification numbers
National IDs, benefit numbers, and proof-of-identity applications are restricted. We prepare certification and disclosures.
Birth & death certificates
Requesting copies of birth or death certificates requires certification. We handle account prep and compliant pages.
Name or address changes
Applications for name or address changes are covered. We align your ads with Google’s requirements.
Business identifiers
Company registration and business ID applications require certification. We prepare your account and pages.
Driving & vehicles
Driver license
Applying for, renewing, or updating a driver’s license is restricted. We prepare certification and compliant landing pages.
Public road access fees & passes
Road tolls, congestion charges, and emissions stickers are covered. We align your ads with the policy.
Vehicle owner registration
Vehicle registration and renewals require certification. We handle the process end-to-end.
License plate number
Applying for or renewing a license/registration plate number is restricted. We get you certified and compliant.
Background checks
Benefits, tax & permits
Health & welfare benefits
Applications for health and welfare assistance programs are covered. We prepare certification and compliant pages.
Unclaimed tax rebates
Specific intermittent tax rebates are restricted. We help you advertise compliantly with certification.
Hunting & fishing licenses
Hunting and fishing license/permit applications require certification. We prepare your account and ads.
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