Common Mark Certificates (CMC)
Verified Simplicity for Every Brand
CMC from DigiCert, GlobalSign and SSL.com
A CMC allows your brand logo to appear in inboxes through BIMI — even if your logo is not yet trademarked.
With Bimimi, you can get certified quickly, affordably, and with ease.​​
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From $824/year only - 15% OFF RRP
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Why Bimimi.io is proudly Brand-Agnostic
At Bimimi.io, we believe that trust should never be limited by vendor choice.
This is why we operate as a fully brand-agnostic platform, offering VMC and CMC certificates from all three BIMI-recognised certificate authorities: DigiCert, GlobalSign, and SSL.com.
BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) is an industry standard designed to bring verified brand logos directly into the inbox.
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Only three CAs worldwide are officially approved to issue BIMI-compatible Mark Certificates — and we have chosen to work with all of them to give our clients the widest possible flexibility, the fairest pricing, and the best match for their brand identity strategy.
At Bimimi.io, our only allegiance is to your brand, not to a specific vendor.
What is a CMC?
A Common Mark Certificate (CMC) is a digital certificate that validates your brand identity for use with BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification). Unlike a Verified Mark Certificate (VMC), a CMC does not require a registered trademark. Instead, you can demonstrate prior use of your logo to qualify.
The result?
Your logo appears consistently in inboxes such as Gmail, Apple Mail, and Yahoo, boosting brand recognition and customer trust.
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Key Benefits of a CMC
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Accessibility Without Trademark
No trademark yet? No problem. A CMC allows small and mid-sized businesses to benefit from BIMI without the cost or delay of trademark registration.
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Increased Brand Visibility
Your logo stands out in inboxes, strengthening brand recall and engagement.
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Enhanced Customer Trust
A visible logo reassures recipients that the email is authentic and safe to open.
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Cost-Effective Path to BIMI
CMCs are a more affordable option than VMCs, making them the perfect entry point for growing brands.
Requirements for a CMC
Who Should Choose a CMC?
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CMC is ideal for organisations that:
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Have not yet registered their logo as a trademark.
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Want to test the benefits of BIMI before investing in a VMC.
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Need an affordable way to increase email trust and visibility.
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Operate in industries where trust and recognition are critical
(retail, SaaS, non-profits, start-ups).
CMC vs VMC
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VMC (Verified Mark Certificate):
Requires a registered trademark, includes Gmail’s blue checkmark
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CMC (Common Mark Certificate):
No trademark required, but logo appears without Gmail’s blue checkmark.
Why Choose Bimimi
for Your CMC ?
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Simplified Process → We remove complexity so you can focus on your brand.
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Affordable Pricing → CMC is the most cost-effective entry into BIMI, and we ensure transparent pricing with offers as low as $824/year.
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Expert Support → From logo formatting to DNS setup, our team guides you end-to-end.
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Trusted by Businesses Worldwide → Bimimi is the global leader in CMC and VMC reselling.
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Bimimi is a Safercy Group company
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How the CMC Process Works with Bimimi
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Choose CMC → Select CMC as your certificate of choice.
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Submit Logo & Evidence → Upload your logo and provide proof of consistent use.
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Validation → We verify your brand and domain compliance.
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Issuance → Certificate issued through an official Certificate Authority.
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DNS Publishing → Add the BIMI record to your DNS, enabling your logo to display.
Contact Us
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USA : +1 (800) 601-7814