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Non-operating income, net Non-Operating Income, net (Narrative) (Details) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Non-Operating Income, Net [Abstract]  
Realized Gain (Loss) on Disposal $ 3.0vrsn_Gainonsaleofequitysecuritiesofpubliccompany
Cost-method Investments, Realized Gain (Loss) $ 15.8us-gaap_CostMethodInvestmentsRealizedGainLoss