Feb 3, 2026

Prerequisites for Ordering Mark Certificates

IMPORTANT: If you are a first time GlobalSign customer, you can place your order through our website. During the ordering process, we will ask you to create your GlobalSign Certificate Center (GCC) account to manage your certificates and to process your future orders. Before placing an order, you will need to ensure that the following actions are completed:

For Verified Mark Certificates

1. DMARC Policy. Ensure it is set to "quarantine" at 100% or "reject" to comply. 
   Please note that you need to apply the DMARC policy 30 days in advance. 

2. SPF and DKIM Records. Make sure these are configured correctly for your domain to enhance email authentication.
   To set up DKIM, SPF and DMARC, please refer to this guide.

3. Trademarked Logo (for VMC and MMC only). Your logo needs to be officially registered as a recognized trademark.
   To view the list of Intellectual Property Office Regions, please refer to this article.

4. BIMI Guidelines Compliance. Format your logo according to the BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) standards.
   To convert your logo to according to BIMI standards, please refer to this guide.

To assist you further, we have also created a demo to take you through the process: https://app.storylane.io/share/wvxerjdqphpv

WHAT'S NEXT: Once you complete these requirements, you may now place your Verified Mark Certificate order. For more certificate management assistance and to order Verified Mark Certificates, please refer to this page.

 

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For Common Mark Certificates 

1. Usage Duration. Your logo must have been in use for at least 12 months.

2. DMARC Policy. Ensure it is set to "quarantine" at 100% or "reject" to comply. 
   Please note that you need to apply the DMARC policy 30 days in advance. 

3. SPF and DKIM Records. Make sure these are configured correctly for your domain to enhance email authentication.
   To set up DKIM, SPF and DMARC, please refer to this guide.

4. Trademarked Logo (for VMC and MMC only). Your logo needs to be officially registered as a recognized trademark.
   To view the list of Intellectual Property Office Regions, please refer to this article.

5. BIMI Guidelines Compliance. Format your logo according to the BIMI (Brand Indicators for Message Identification) standards.
   To convert your logo to according to BIMI standards, please refer to this guide.

WHAT'S NEXT: Once you complete these requirements, you may now place your Common Mark Certificate order. For more certificate management assistance and to order Common Mark Certificates, please refer to this page.