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  2. SERMI certification

SERMI certification

From 1 April 2024 only companies and mechanics which are certified according to the SERMI (Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) guideline are allowed to work on components and software related to vehicle security. You are able to apply for certification via the Kiwa webshop. Find out all about the certification, the latest news, tips and frequently asked questions here.

  • Open the car remotely
    Certification Independent Operator (IO)

    Find out all about your certification if you, as a car, body repair or motorhome company, work on security-related parts of vehicles. To do so, you need to apply for at least a SERMI certificate for your company and one mechanic.

    Start your application
  • Car repair, service with connected computer, information security at car repair shop.
    Certification Remote Service Supplier (RSS)

    Find out all about your certification if you provide remote services related to security-related parts of vehicles. For this, you need to apply for at least a SERMI certificate for your company and one employee.

    Start your application
  • Opening the car
    What SERMI certification do I need?

    To apply for the right certification, it is important to know the difference between IO and RSS. Our decision tree will help you explain the abbreviations.

    Go to the decision tree
  • Vehicle anti-theft elements
    Frequently Asked Questions

    SERMI certification makes working on vehicle security simpler, more economical, faster and carefree. Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about laws and regulations, application, requirements and more.

    Go to FAQ
  • Car mechanic working under the car
    Certified in 5 steps

    Find out here how you can apply for your SERMI certification. You can do this quickly and easily in 5 steps via the Kiwa webshop. So you can quickly get back to your work on vehicle security components.

    Discover the 5 steps
  • Required documents

    For both the application of a certificate for a company as well as for an employee, you should submit a number of documents, declarations and data in our portal. Discover on this page what you need to apply for a SERMI certificate.

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Certification of extra employees

At the same time you apply for certification for your company and one employee, you can apply for certification for additional employees:

  • Certification extra Independent Operator employees (IOe)
  • Certification extra Remote Service Supplier employees (RSSe)

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Useful links

  • What is SERMI certification?
  • Glossary SERMI: abbreviations and definitions
  • What you need to know after you are SERMI certified

  • Kiwa Terms and Conditions for SERMI Certification

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The benefits of SERMI certification

Certification makes working on vehicle security:

  • Simpler
  • More economical
  • Faster
  • Carefree
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