Certifications are usually earned from a professional society or educational institute, not the government. However, a government agency can decree a certification is required by law for a person to be allowed to perform a task or job.
When The Vampire Diaries premiered on The CW Television Network, on September 10, 2009, it attracted the largest audience of any series since the network began in 2006.
Along with Reign, The CW also announced early renewals for freshman series The Originals plus returning series Arrow, The Vampire Diaries, and Supernatural. UPDATE: Season 2 of Reign will premiere on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 9:00pm.