Is a notary required to get a VMC for BIMI?

Email marketer from Sectigo shares that the verification process includes demonstrating that the applicant is legally authorized to represent the brand, and this commonly requires a notarized affidavit or similar legal document.

Email marketer from Reddit shares that when they implemented BIMI for their company, the VMC process required a notarized letter confirming their role and authorization to act on behalf of the brand.

Marketer from Email Geeks shares they used both Entrust and Digicert for VMC.

Email marketer from Reddit mentions challenges in finding a notary who understood the VMC requirements, suggesting that notarization is often a necessary but complex step.

Email marketer from DigiCert states that a VMC requires verification of the certificate requestor’s association with the organization. This typically involves providing official documentation and may require notarization.

Email marketer from Twitter states that they had to get a document notarized to prove that they were authorized to request a VMC on behalf of their company.

Email marketer from LinkedIn mentions the VMC application required a notarized statement from their company's legal team confirming brand ownership and authorization.

Marketer from Email Geeks shares they used Entrust for VMC.

Email marketer from StackExchange shares in their experience, a notary was required to verify identity for the VMC, particularly to confirm the certificate requestor’s association with the organization. Providing official notarized documentation helped.

Email marketer from Email Marketing Forum explains their VMC application was held up until they provided a notarized affidavit confirming their employment and authorization to apply for the certificate.

Email marketer from Email Deliverability Community recommends checking with the VMC provider beforehand, as a notary was essential for demonstrating legal right to the logo.

Marketer from Email Geeks confirms that a notary is required, recounting their experience meeting a notary during Covid.

Marketer from Email Geeks confirms that a notary is required to obtain a VMC.

Expert from Email Geeks confirms that a notary is required to obtain a VMC.

Expert from Word to the Wise explains that a notary is required to verify the identity of the person requesting the VMC and their association with the brand, providing assurance to mailbox providers about the legitimacy of the brand's logo.

Documentation from GlobalSign indicates that the VMC process involves stringent identity verification, often mandating notarized business registration documents or similar proofs.

Documentation from Entrust explains the VMC verification process often includes confirming the applicant's right to represent the brand and may involve notarized documentation to prove employment or authorization.

Documentation from BIMI Group specifies that a VMC issuing authority needs to verify the identity and authority of the certificate requestor, which may include notarized documents.