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How to request for location coordinates

Look for the Location coordinates button on the left-hand panel of your form. Screenshot 2025-10-06 at 4.13.02 PM.png
The Location coordinates field is available on the Fillout Starter, Pro and Business plans, and on Team and Enterprise. Zite Free, Pro and Business plans don’t include it for forms. See Fillout pricing.
You can customize the button label or add a caption in the right-hand panel by clicking its settings icon . Respondents can now add their location coordinates by tapping the button. PDF Viewer
Respondents must enable location services on their browser and device in order to input their geographical location.
You can also save location coordinates into a new or existing record on Airtable. Learn how mapping to Airtable, Notion, and other databases works with your Fillout form here.

Common reasons to collect location coordinates

Record the exact address of a respondent Determine the approximate location of a buyer or business with latitude and longitude coordinates to improve your delivery or pickup service. Collecting a precise location reduces delays in shipment and increases customer satisfaction. Pinpoint the approximate location of an accident, crime, or other incident Provide a more thorough report to hospitals and investigators to help identify possible suspects and causes, and prevent similar incidents from occurring again. This can also be helpful in filing for insurance claims.

Often used with the location coordinate field

Add a banner

Highlight disclaimers, warnings, and benefits, or flag invalid input.

Respondent emails

Notify and email respondents a copy of their editable answers.

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Collect e-signatures on petition forms, registrations, and more.