# VMC and CMC certificates for BIMI compared

> Verified Mark Certificates (VMC) and Common Mark Certificates (CMC) show your logo next to email in Gmail and other BIMI clients. Verified prices.

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Last updated: 2026-11-10

# VMC and CMC certificates for BIMI compared

BIMI lets mailbox providers show a sender's logo. Gmail requires a mark certificate: a VMC for a registered trademark (shown with a blue checkmark) or, since September 2024, a CMC for a logo used publicly for at least a year (shown without the checkmark).

## What to check before buying

- Your domain needs DMARC at enforcement (p=quarantine or p=reject) before BIMI logos appear.
- A VMC needs a logo registered with a recognized trademark office; without one, look at a CMC.
- Mark certificates are among the most expensive certificates here, so confirm that your main recipients use a BIMI-capable mailbox first.

## Certificates in this category

| Certificate | Brand | Validation | Covers | Lowest price / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [DigiCert Common Mark Certificate (CMC)](/certificates/digicert-cmc/) | DigiCert | Mark (logo) | Brand logo for BIMI | $1,089.00/yr (GoGetSSL) |
| [DigiCert Verified Mark Certificate (VMC)](/certificates/digicert-vmc/) | DigiCert | Mark (logo) | Brand logo for BIMI | $1,474.00/yr (GoGetSSL) |
| [SSL.com Verified Mark Certificate (VMC)](/certificates/ssl-com-vmc/) | SSL.com | Mark (logo) | Brand logo for BIMI | $1,500.00/yr (SSL.com) |