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Banned Country List

Updated on August 21, 2024
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Currently, secure certificates of any type CANNOT be issued to individuals or business entities in the following countries, websites, or the following country-code-top-level domains (TLDs):

VMC and CMC eligibility requirements: Who can apply

Updated on October 22, 2026
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Check whether your organization is eligible for a VMC or CMC and learn which validation checks Sectigo performs before issuance.

When do I need a VMC Authorization Letter?

Updated on October 14, 2026
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When a VMC authorization letter is required, why Sectigo asks for one, and how to respond when Sectigo requests it.

How to replace or reissue a VMC or CMC

Updated on October 12, 2026
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Replace or reissue a VMC or CMC to update organization details, domains, logo, or CSR, and learn which changes need revalidation.

Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain

Updated on October 21, 2026
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Access New Sectigo Public Certificate Chain

How Sectigo validates legal identity for a VMC or CMC

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Learn how Sectigo validates the legal identity, signer identity, assumed name, and physical address of an organization that applies for a VMC or CMC.

How the VMC and CMC request and approval roles are assigned and verified

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Learn who the Contract Signer, Requester, and Approver are for a VMC or CMC order, how they are identified, and how their identity is verified.

How to create a DNS BIMI record

Updated on September 26, 2026
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Create a DNS TXT record for BIMI so that your VMC logo can display in email for each domain or subdomain.

What is a Method of Communication (MOC) for callback validation?

Updated on September 16, 2026
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The verified telephone numbers and email addresses Sectigo accepts for callback validation, and the sources those details must come from.

How to find and complete the Sectigo Subscriber Agreement

Updated on September 9, 2026
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How a certificate applicant locates the Sectigo Subscriber Agreement link and accepts the agreement so the order can move forward.

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