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Brand Trust · Verified Mark Certificate

Show your verified brand logo in every supporting inbox

The original BIMI Mark Certificate — for brands with a registered trademark.

A Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) authenticates your registered trademark logo for BIMI display. Gmail, Apple Mail, Yahoo and other supporting inboxes show your verified logo next to your sender name — making your email immediately recognizable and impossible for phishers to fake.

✓ Registered trademark validated ✓ Logo in Gmail, Yahoo, Apple Mail ✓ BIMI-compatible ✓ Strong anti-impersonation signal
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VMC · Verified Mark Certificate
from $1,500/yr
Per domain · BIMI logo display
  • Registered trademark validated
  • Logo display in Gmail, Yahoo, Apple Mail
  • Authenticates official brand mark
  • SVG Tiny PS logo format
  • Strong DMARC enforcement required
  • One year certificate term
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What is a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC)?

A VMC is a digital certificate issued by a trusted CA that authenticates your registered trademark logo for BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) display. It cryptographically binds your verified logo to your sending domain, allowing supporting mail clients to display it next to your sender name. The VMC is the strongest tier of BIMI Mark Certificate — it requires an active trademark registration as proof of ownership.

Why choose VMC

Your logo in every inbox

Verified brand logo appears next to every email you send
Phishers cannot replicate the BIMI logo position
Covers major inboxes including Gmail and Yahoo
Strongest BIMI tier — backed by trademark registration
Powerful signal against brand impersonation
Required by Gmail for full BIMI logo display
Who is it for

For brands with a registered trademark

Global consumer brands

Logo in Gmail & Apple Mail inbox

Financial institutions

Trust signal for customer email

Retail & e-commerce brands

Stand out in promotional emails

Media & publishing companies

Verified sender identity

Business impact

Brand recognition that starts before the open

Logo before the open

Your verified brand logo appears next to the sender name in Gmail and Apple Mail — brand recognition before recipients even click.

Only your entity can display it

Impersonators cannot replicate your verified trademark logo — brand spoofing is blocked at the inbox level by cryptographic proof.

Higher open rates

Recognized brand logos in the inbox increase open rates and build long-term sender trust across your subscriber list.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a registered trademark?
Yes — VMC requires an active, registered trademark for the logo. The trademark must be in good standing at the time of issuance. If you don't have a registered trademark, use a CMC instead.
Which inboxes support BIMI logos with a VMC?
Gmail and Google Workspace lead BIMI support and require a VMC or CMC. Apple Mail, Yahoo Mail, Fastmail and others also support BIMI. Coverage continues to expand across major providers.
What DMARC policy do I need first?
Strict DMARC enforcement — either quarantine or reject — on your sending domain. BIMI requires strong email authentication before any logo is displayed. Set up DMARC, DKIM, and SPF before applying for a VMC.
What format must my logo be in?
SVG Tiny Portable/Secure (SVG Tiny PS). Most brand teams can export this format from Illustrator or Inkscape. SSL.com provides guidance on preparing your logo file during the application process.
How long does issuance take?
Typically 1–2 weeks, including trademark verification. SSL.com verifies your trademark registration with the issuing trademark office during this process.

Make every email instantly recognizable

Your verified brand logo in Gmail, Yahoo, Apple Mail — and every other BIMI inbox that follows.

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