Government Organization Schema Generator — Clarify Public Identity
Generate clean GovernmentOrganization JSON‑LD for agencies and departments. Align official name, URL, logo, address, and profiles to strengthen authority.
Why many government pages underperform
Pain points we solve
- Official names and URLs are inconsistent across pages and directories.
- Logos are blocked or unstable, reducing brand recognition.
- Official channels (sameAs) are not linked, weakening trust.
- Contact details and addresses are incomplete or misplaced.
How SwiftSchema helps
Solution
The generator outputs the essentials: official name, canonical URL, crawlable logo (prefer ImageObject), address/contactPoint, and sameAs links for authoritative profiles.
Use this on agency/department pages to establish a consistent identity and link to public channels.
How it works
How it works
- Choose GovernmentOrganization in the generator below.
- Enter the official entity name and canonical site URL.
- Provide a stable, crawlable logo; add address and contactPoint where applicable.
- Link official profiles with sameAs (e.g., .gov social, transparency portals).
- Copy JSON or Script, paste on the organization page, and validate in the Rich Results Test.
Deploy on agency pages. Validate. Ship.
What is GovernmentOrganization structured data?
GovernmentOrganization is a subtype of Organization for federal, state, local, or municipal agencies. It clarifies official names, websites, logos, addresses, contact points, and authoritative profiles (.gov, .mil, social). Accurate schema helps search engines distinguish official sources from unofficial lookalikes and builds trust for residents seeking services.
Essential properties
- name— official entity name (match signage, legal documents).
- url— canonical domain (often .gov or equivalent).
- logo— ImageObject hosted on the official domain; includewidth/height.
- address— headquarters or main office address; use PostalAddress.
- contactPoint— includecontactType(general inquiries, FOIA, press) withtelephone/email.
- sameAs— link to official profiles (e.g., usa.gov listing, social, transparency portals).
- department/subOrganization— list divisions or bureaus.
- parentOrganization— when part of a larger government body.
Content prep checklist
- Verify official names, abreviations, and translations.
- Gather logos, seals, and icons (SVG/PNG) with accessible paths.
- Confirm the main mailing address and service hours.
- Document contact channels, service hotlines, and languages supported.
- List official profiles (e.g., whitehouse.gov, data portals).
- Include mission statements, leadership info, and service descriptions on the page.
Implementation workflow
- Collect branding & contact info from communications/public affairs teams.
- Generate GovernmentOrganization JSON‑LD with name,url,logo,address,contactPoint,sameAs.
- Embed the schema on the agency/department landing page (or site layout).
- Link departments/bureaus via departmentorsubOrganization.
- Reference parent/child relationships (city department under city government).
- Validate via Rich Results Test; fix warnings around logos or contact points.
Department and service linking
- Use departmentto list child agencies (e.g., Department of Health).
- On child pages, reference the parent via parentOrganization.
- Integrate service-specific schema (Service, ContactPoint) where appropriate to detail offerings.
Logos and seals
- Provide high-resolution logos/seals accessible to Googlebot.
- Avoid third-party CDNs that require authentication.
- Update logos when rebranding; note that knowledge panels may take time to refresh.
Troubleshooting checklist
- Inconsistent names: use alternateNamefor abbreviations but keepnameofficial.
- Logo fetch issues: ensure logos are served via HTTPS and not blocked by robots.
- Missing contact info: include clear contact points so residents can reach the agency.
- Unverified profiles: only link to official channels; avoid linking to unofficial social accounts.
- Department duplication: don’t duplicate full Organization schema for each department unless they have standalone sites; use departmentreferences instead.
Maintenance tips
- Update schema when leadership, contact info, or URLs change.
- Keep a brand guidelines doc including structured data values for consistency across agencies.
- Review schema annually or before major campaigns (budget season, elections).
Required properties
name
Recommended properties
logourladdress.streetAddresscontactPoint.telephonesameAs
{
"@context": "https://schema.org",
"@type": "GovernmentOrganization",
"name": "City of Example",
"url": "https://www.example.gov"
}