Verify Google+ Local Pages

But old style Google Places pages are still out of luck

Early this month Google introduced functionality to verify the new Google+ Local pages - not the old style Google Places which will be eventually migrated - but the new Google+ pages that must be created under the Local Business or Place category.

The process is simple consists of having a Post Card with a unique pin mailed to your businesse's address. Once that is accomplished your brand page will look something like The Meatball Shop Google+ Page and more importantingly it will be unified accross Google's Search, Google Maps, and Google+.

Business utilizing the former Google Places will be eventually transitioned to Google+ Local. For more information please see the oficial FAQ and discussion threads here and here