UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 14A

(RULE 14a-101)

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PROXY STATEMENT

SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

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VeriSign, Inc.

 

 

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VeriSign, Inc.

Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders

To Be Held on Thursday, May 26, 2011

 

		The Proxy Statement, Annual Report and other proxy materials are available at: http://www.proxyvoting.com/vrsn

This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials

which contain important information and are available to you on the Internet.

We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting.

 

		If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is no charge to you for requesting a copy. Please make your request for a copy as instructed below on or before May 16, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery.
		TO REQUEST PAPER OR E-MAIL COPIES OF PROXY MATERIALS: (please reference your 11-digit control number when requesting materials)   By opting to receive printed materials, your preference for future proxy mailings will be kept on file.
		Telephone:		1-888-313-0164
				(outside of the U.S. and Canada call 201-680-6688).
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		TO ACCESS THE FORM OF PROXY SEE INSTRUCTIONS ON REVERSE SIDE This is not a proxy card. You cannot use this notice to vote your shares.

Dear VeriSign, Inc. Stockholder:

The 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of VeriSign, Inc. (the “Company”) will be held at the VeriSign Corporate Offices, 21345 Ridgetop Circle, Dulles, Virginia 20166, on Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).

Proposals to be considered at the Annual Meeting:

 

(1)

To elect eight directors of VeriSign, Inc., each to serve until the next annual meeting or until a successor has been elected and qualified or until the director’s earlier resignation or removal.

 

(2)

To conduct a non-binding, advisory vote to approve VeriSign, Inc.’s executive compensation.

 

(3)

To conduct a non-binding, advisory vote on the frequency of non­binding, stockholder advisory votes on VeriSign, Inc.’s executive compensation.

 

(4)

To approve the Amended and Restated VeriSign, Inc. 2006 Equity Incentive Plan.

 

(5)

To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2011.

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” all of the nominees for directors in proposal 1,

“FOR” proposal 2, for “ANNUAL” in proposal 3, and “FOR” proposals 4 and 5.

 

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		YOU MUST REFERENCE YOUR 11-DIGIT CONTROL NUMBER WHEN YOU REQUEST A PAPER COPY OF THE PROXY MATERIALS OR TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.

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Stockholders are encouraged and cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting where you may vote in person. At the Annual Meeting you will need to request a ballot to vote your shares.

Meeting Location:

VeriSign Corporate Offices

21345 Ridgetop Circle

Dulles, VA 20166

Directions to attend the Annual Meeting can be found on our website, www.verisigninc.com/en_US/company-information/contact­us/directions/index.xhtml

The following materials are available for you to review online:

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the Company’s Notice, Proxy Statement and Proxy Card (including all attachments thereto);

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the Company’s Annual Report to Securityholders;

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the Company’s Form 10-K; and

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any amendments to the foregoing materials that are required to be furnished to stockholders.

To request a paper or e-mail copy of the Proxy Materials:

(you must reference your 11-digit control number located on the reverse side of this form)

		Telephone:		1-888-313-0164 (outside of the U.S. and Canada call 201-680-6688)
		Email:		shrrelations@bnymellon.com (you must reference your 11-digit control number in your email)
		Internet:		http://www.proxyvoting.com/vrsn

The Proxy Materials for VeriSign, Inc. are available to review at:

http://www.proxyvoting.com/vrsn

Have this notice available when you request a paper or e-mail copy of the Proxy Materials,

when you want to view your proxy materials online

OR WHEN YOU WANT TO VOTE YOUR PROXY ELECTRONICALLY.

 

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