CMC
Common Mark Certificate
Your logo is not a registered trademark? Eligible prior use may open the CMC route.
- Generally 12 months of verifiable use
- Logo in compatible mailboxes
- No Gmail verification checkmark
BIMI certificates · CMC & VMC
Your logo in emails.
At Bimi Direct prices.
Up to−30%on your certificate*
Your brand gains visibility.
Your budget benefits too.
Certificates from leading authorities,
with Bimi Direct support.
Show your logo in compatible mailboxes. Compare CMC and VMC certificates from DigiCert, GlobalSign and SSL.com, from €586/year excl. tax over 3 years, with Bimi Direct application support.
Bimi Direct supports you from choice to certificate.
Three authorities.
The freedom to choose.
Two certificate types.
One contact.
The freedom to choose.
Two certificate types.One contact.
Make the right choice
Two routes.
One recognisable logo.
Your logo's status and your goal determine the certificate. Bimi Direct helps you prepare the right application.
VMC
Verified Mark Certificate
Does your logo match an eligible registered trademark? VMC enables the Gmail checkmark process.
- Registration with an accepted trademark office
- Logo in compatible mailboxes
- Gmail checkmark subject to conditions
Specific cases, including government marks and derived logos, must be checked with the authority.
Compare CMC and VMC requirements →Your certificate, your choice
Six certificates.
Prices that move you forward.
Show prices for:Annual prices excluding tax. The full commitment total remains visible.
CMCGlobalSign CMC certificate
Logo eligible through prior use. No Gmail checkmark.
€586 excl. tax / year
3-year term · €1,758 excl. tax in total
Save €120 excl. tax over 3 yearsCompared with 3 separate one-year purchases.
VMCGlobalSign VMC certificate
Eligible registered trademark. Gmail checkmark process.
€876 excl. tax / year
3-year term · €2,628 excl. tax in total
Save €150 excl. tax over 3 yearsCompared with 3 separate one-year purchases.
CMCSSL.com CMC certificate
Logo eligible through prior use. No Gmail checkmark.
€786 excl. tax / year
3-year term · €2,358 excl. tax in total
Save €180 excl. tax over 3 yearsCompared with 3 separate one-year purchases.
VMCSSL.com VMC certificate
Eligible registered trademark. Gmail checkmark process.
€1,046 excl. tax / year
3-year term · €3,138 excl. tax in total
Save €300 excl. tax over 3 yearsCompared with 3 separate one-year purchases.
CMCDigiCert CMC certificate
Logo eligible through prior use. No Gmail checkmark.
€1,166 excl. tax / year
3-year term · €3,498 excl. tax in total
Save €90 excl. tax over 3 yearsCompared with 3 separate one-year purchases.
VMCDigiCert VMC certificate
Eligible registered trademark. Gmail checkmark process.
€1,586 excl. tax / year
3-year term · €4,758 excl. tax in total
Save €180 excl. tax over 3 yearsCompared with 3 separate one-year purchases.
A certificate, with a real contact
Your project deserves
a real contact.
Choose your certificate
A CMC or VMC, an authority and a term suited to your project.
Tell us about your business
A few details to understand your needs and prepare your application.
Let's talk
From Lille, the Bimi Direct team checks your project with you. A dedicated contact supports you.
Move towards your certificate
After your approval, we follow your order and application validation with your chosen authority.
No online payment at this stage: we prefer to check your project with you before taking payment.
Order your certificate ↗Essential answers
Start with the right information.
What is the difference between CMC and VMC?
A CMC validates an eligible logo, including through prior use. A VMC primarily relates to a logo associated with an eligible registered trademark. In Gmail, a CMC does not show the verification checkmark; a VMC enables that process subject to conditions.
Does a certificate guarantee my logo will appear everywhere?
No. Display depends on the recipient's mailbox provider, its rules, your domain configuration and sending reputation. BIMI guarantees neither inbox placement nor increased open rates.
Do I need to be technically ready to start my order?
No. You can start your order and tell us that DMARC or the SVG logo still needs preparation. We will explain the steps required before validation and deployment.
How much do BIMI certificates cost?
GlobalSign CMC costs €626 excl. tax for one year, or €586/year over three years, totalling €1,758 excl. tax. GlobalSign VMC costs €926 excl. tax for one year, or €876/year over three years, totalling €2,628 excl. tax. See Pricing for all six products and terms.
Does a three-year commitment mean a certificate valid for three years?
No. It is a commercial term with the necessary reissuances and applicable checks. The annual price and full term total are shown before your request; invoicing and delivery terms appear in your Bimi Direct quote.
One contact, from choice to certificate
Your BIMI project starts here.
Based in Lille, the Bimi Direct team takes the time to understand your needs and check your project before you commit.
Your certificate, your budget
CMC from €586/year excl. tax.
VMC from €876/year excl. tax.
GlobalSign · 3-year term. Totals excl. tax: €1,758 CMC / €2,628 VMC.