Real Brands
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The Hoxton Mix
ALAIB
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Belvilla AG
Antimatter Technologies, Inc.
Vetster Inc.
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Elferspot Media GmbH
Rocky Mountain Holidays Ltd.
Sportsfuel NZ Limited
Nabfly, Inc
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Camp Quality Limited
Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Global Helping Hands
Stories.space BV
Red Software Technologies LTD
GoEscrow Pty Ltd
Yabbr Pty Ltd
PAYBIS LTD

Why VMC?

Display Your Brand Logo and Verified Blue Checkmark in Mailboxes

Without authentication, emails appear suspicious or get ignored.
A VMC puts your logo front and center — making your brand instantly recognizable and credible in every inbox.

Official Gmail Blue Verified Tick

Official Gmail Blue Verified Tick

VMC is the only certificate that activates Gmail’s official blue verified checkmark next to your sender name — the highest inbox trust signal available, visible to over 1.8 billion Gmail users.
Visual Brand Identity in Every Inbox

Visual Brand Identity in Every Inbox

Display your trademarked logo as an authenticated brand identity in Gmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo, and other supported clients. Get recognized instantly before recipients even open your email.
Anti-Phishing & Brand Protection

Anti-Phishing & Brand Protection

VMC proves your domain has a trademarked, authenticated logo compliant with DMARC. It protects both your domain and recipients from impersonation attacks and domain spoofing — reducing phishing risk by up to 70%.
Higher Email Engagement & Open Rates

Higher Email Engagement & Open Rates

Leave no room for hesitation. With a VMC, give your emails the best chance at landing in the inbox. Encourage recipients to open and engage at first glance — boosting open rates by up to 39%.
Improved Email Marketing ROI

Improved Email Marketing ROI

Turn each email into a high-performing brand asset. More clicks, fewer bounces, and stronger brand recall — without any additional spend on campaigns. VMC compounds the value of every email you send.
BIMI Compliance & Future-Proofing

BIMI Compliance & Future-Proofing

VMC keeps you ahead of evolving email authentication standards. As inbox providers continue to reward verified senders, your VMC certificate ensures you stay compliant and competitive.
Industry Trusted

VMC Certificates Pricing Starts from $749/yr

All three VMCs meet identical BIMI standards. Choose your preferred
Certificate Authority based on pricing, brand trust, and issuance speed.

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DigiCert VMC

DigiCert Verified Mark Certificate
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DigiCert VMC delivers enterprise-grade trust for email branding. With DigiCert’s global authority and extensive validation process, your trademarked logo and Gmail’s verified blue tick are displayed securely across all supported inboxes. The preferred choice for enterprises, SMBs, and government organizations seeking the highest level of brand protection.

  • Globe-leading CA with highest market trust
  • Fast 3–5 business day issuance
  • Includes BIMI logo hosting & DNS setup support
  • Up to 3-year subscription with annual certificate revalidation
  • Gmail blue verified checkmark activated

Sectigo VMC

Sectigo Verified Mark Certificate
Save up to 45%

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Sectigo VMC offers a cost-effective yet highly secure way to authenticate your brand in email. Backed by Sectigo’s global infrastructure, it validates your trademarked logo, enforces strict DMARC compliance, and ensures consistent logo display. Best for organizations that need reliable protection without compromising on quality.

  • Budget-friendly without compromising security
  • Global CA infrastructure
  • DMARC compliance verification included
  • Flexible 1–3 year subscription plans
  • Gmail blue verified checkmark activated

GlobalSign VMC

GlobalSign Verified Mark Certificate
Save up to 50%

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GlobalSign VMC offers a reliable way for brands to showcase their trademarked logo in supported email clients. Strong identity verification and scalable PKI expertise make GlobalSign VMC integrate seamlessly with BIMI standards and DMARC policies. Ideal for businesses combining email deliverability with brand visibility and phishing protection.

  • Strong identity verification & PKI expertise
  • Seamless BIMI and DMARC integration
  • Logo hosting and DNS record setup
  • Up to 3-year plans with annual certificate reissuance
  • Gmail blue verified checkmark activated

Need bulk orders or enterprise discounts? Apply for Agency Account

Get Your VMC in 5 Steps

How to Get VMC Certificates?

Getting your VMC is straightforward with our risk-free purchase system — you only pay once you’re live.

1
Logo Preparation
We help you to format logo to SVG Tiny PS.
2
Enrollment
Choose best fit product & kick start enrollment.
3
CA Verification
Let us complete identity & logo verification.
4
Go Live
Get certificate & complete DNS setup to go live.
5
Payment
Pay us online for your VMC certificate.

Read the full VMC Setup Guide

Why Trust VMCcerts

Expert-Led Guidance, Start to Finish

When it’s about your brand’s identity, you need a VMC provider you can rely on.
Here’s why you should choose us.

Logo Formatting

Logo Formatting & Preparation

We prepare your logo for BIMI compatibility, including SVG Tiny PS formatting, secure logo hosting guidance, and validation support for smoother certificate approval.

DNS Setup & Authentication

DNS Setup & Authentication

Complete setup support for SPF, DKIM, DMARC, and BIMI DNS records — configured correctly to help your domain meet mailbox provider and VMC requirements.

Express Validation

Express Validation

Our streamlined validation workflow reduces delays during organization, domain, and trademark verification — accelerating certificate issuance faster than you’d expect.

Tailored Pricing

Tailored Pricing

Flexible pricing options for startups, SMBs, enterprises, agencies, and multi-domain deployments. Bulk discounts available for agencies and high-volume certificate orders.

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Presales, Purchase, Process and Renewal FAQ

Common Questions About Verified Mark Certificates

VMC Basics & Buying Decision

What is a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC)?

A VMC Certificate is a digital certificate that authenticates your brand’s identity and enables the display of a trademarked logo in supported email inboxes. In mailbox providers like Gmail, a VMC also activates the blue verified checkmark.

Why do I need a VMC Certificate for BIMI?

BIMI is the email standard — VMC is what enables verified logo ownership for Gmail and other supported inboxes. Without a VMC, mailbox providers cannot verify that your organization legally owns the logo being displayed. It is also the only certificate that unlocks Gmail’s blue verified checkmark.

Who should get a VMC Certificate?

Enterprises, financial institutions, e-commerce brands, SaaS companies, and organizations that rely heavily on email communication benefit most from VMC Certificates. A VMC helps establish verified inbox trust while reducing the risk of impersonation and spoofed emails.

What if I don’t have a trademarked logo?

No trademark isn't a problem anymore - you can still get started with BIMI. While a trademarked logo is required for a Verified Mark Certificate, you can opt for a Common Mark Certificate (CMC) if your logo is already in active use. This allows you to display your brand in supported inboxes and start building trust immediately.

What’s the difference between a VMC and a CMC?

A VMC requires a registered trademark and supports Gmail’s blue verified checkmark experience. A CMC is designed for organizations without a registered trademark that still want verified logo display in supported inboxes.

Eligibility & Validation

Is a trademark mandatory for a VMC Certificate?

A registered trademark is mandatory for VMC — the certificate authority validates that your organization holds the legal right to use the logo in BIMI-supported inboxes.

Can I apply for VMC if my trademark is still pending?

VMC applications require an approved trademark registration — pending trademarks are not accepted by most CAs. Organizations with pending trademarks can instead start with a Common Mark Certificate.

Which trademark offices are accepted for VMC validation?

VMC validation supports trademarks registered through major trademark authorities such as USPTO, EUIPO, UKIPO, CIPO, and other recognized national trademark offices. Final acceptance depends on the issuing Certificate Authority and trademark verification requirements.

What documents are required for VMC validation?

VMC validation requires trademark registration details, organization verification documents, domain ownership proof, and confirmation from an authorized business contact.

Can I use multiple logos?

Each VMC certificate supports one trademarked logo per domain or subdomain. You will need separate certificates for each. For multiple logos or distinct domains, each requires its own VMC (or subdomain selector in DNS).

What if I only have a word mark trademark — am I still eligible for a VMC?

Yes, a word mark trademark qualifies for a VMC, as long as the BIMI logo consists only of the trademarked text itself. You may vary font size, text color, and background color, but the logo must not include any figurative elements, icons, or custom graphic styling.

Technical Readiness

Does BIMI require SPF and DKIM alignment?

SPF and DKIM must align properly with your DMARC policy for mailbox providers to trust your BIMI record and display your logo consistently. Validate SPF configuration

What DMARC policy is required for VMC?

Verified Mark Certificates require DMARC enforcement with p=quarantine or p=reject. Domains using p=none are not eligible for BIMI logo display. Assess your DMARC status

What is SVG Tiny PS format for BIMI logos?

SVG Tiny PS is the BIMI-compatible SVG format required for brand logos. It removes unsupported elements such as scripts, animations, external references, and embedded images.

Why was my SVG logo rejected?

SVG logos are commonly rejected due to unsupported elements, embedded raster images, incorrect dimensions, transparency issues, missing metadata, or non-compliant SVG Tiny PS formatting. Our BIMI experts help ensure logos meet SVG Tiny PS requirements before validation.

Mailbox Display & Troubleshooting

Which mailbox providers support VMC certificates?

VMC-backed BIMI logo display is supported in Gmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, Fastmail, and major email clients. Gmail is the only provider that additionally shows the blue verified checkmark with a valid VMC.

Why is my BIMI logo not showing in Gmail?

Common causes include missing or invalid VMC, incorrect BIMI DNS record, DMARC issues, SPF/DKIM alignment failure, SVG logo problems, DNS delay, or sender reputation concerns. If everything looks correct, DNS propagation delays or mailbox-side caching may still be affecting visibility.

How long does it take for Gmail to display my logo?

Gmail logo display typically appears within 48 hours of successful VMC deployment and BIMI DNS setup. VMCcerts team reviews and validates your setup before go-live to help avoid unnecessary deployment delays.

Does sender reputation affect VMC logo visibility?

Sender reputation directly affects VMC logo visibility. Even with a valid certificate, mailbox providers may limit or suppress your logo if your domain has poor sending history or suspicious activity.

Pricing, Providers & Agency Use

How much does a Verified Mark Certificate cost?

VMC pricing starts from $749 per year. The final cost depends on factors such as your subscription term (1–3 years) and certificate requirements like trademark verification. VMCcerts pricing also includes logo formatting, validation assistance, and BIMI deployment guidance — plus DMARC setup at no extra charge (valued at $49). Get a personalized quote

Which VMC provider is best — DigiCert, GlobalSign, or Sectigo?

DigiCert, GlobalSign, and Sectigo all issue BIMI-compliant VMC Certificates. The best choice depends on your preferred Certificate Authority, validation experience, pricing structure, enterprise requirements, and support expectations. For provider recommendations based on your specific deployment requirements. Get in touch with the VMCcerts team

Can agencies or resellers deploy VMC for clients?

VMCcerts supports agencies deploying VMC and the full email trust stack across multiple client domains. Our agency program includes white-label delivery, bulk pricing, a dedicated account manager, and a partner dashboard to track all client certificates and renewals — with no minimum volume to get started. Become Agency Partner

Renewal & Certificate Lifecycle

What is the validity period of a VMC Certificate?

VMC Certificates are issued with one-year validity periods. Multi-year subscription options are available at VMCcerts to simplify renewals and help lock in pricing.

What happens if my VMC Certificate expires?

If your VMC expires, supported mailbox providers stops displaying your verified logo and Gmail blue checkmark until the certificate is renewed.

How early should I renew my VMC Certificate?

Start renewal at least 30–45 days before expiry. This gives enough time for validation, certificate issuance, deployment, and testing before expiration.

Does VMC renewal require revalidation?

VMC renewal requires organization, domain, and trademark revalidation by the Certificate Authority before a new certificate is issued.

Do I need to create a new BIMI DNS record after renewal?

In most cases, the BIMI DNS record can remain the same while the hosted VMC certificate file or certificate reference is updated.

Do you provide VMC renewal reminders?

VMCcerts tracks your certificate expiry and reaches out before the renewal date — so you never miss a renewal or risk losing logo visibility in Gmail and other supported inboxes.

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Supported Email Clients

Where your VMC logo displays

These email providers support BIMI logo display when a Verified Mark Certificate is present.

google
apple
yahoo
fastmail
zoho
onet
au-com-logo
cloudmark
zoner-mail-logo
la-poste
Note: Only VMC (not CMC) activates the Gmail blue verified checkmark. CMC shows the logo only.

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