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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
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    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
  • Working with laptop
    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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  • 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

News

  • Car Mechanic
    New implementation date for mandatory SERMI certification: April 1, 2024
    5 December 2023

    Important news for independent auto, damage repair and motorhome companies: SERMI certification, mandatory for theft prevention-related software and vehicle parts, takes effect in the Netherlands on April 1, 2024. You will soon be able to easily and quickly start your certification online with Kiwa.

    Read more
  • SERMI certification
    Effective date for mandatory SERMI certification postponed
    6 July 2023

    SERMI, the mandatory certification for independent car, body repair and motorhome companies working on software and components related to theft prevention, has postponed its effective date of 1 August 2023 until further notice. SERMI is expected to communicate a new effective date in the second half of 2023.

    Read more
  • Car Mechanic
    Kiwa now accredited for SERMI certification
    14 June 2023

    Kiwa is one of the first companies in Europe that is now an accredited inspection body to authorize vehicle workshops according to SERMI (Security-Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information). Soon, SERMI, the new authorization certification for theft and security-related vehicle data - will be introduced in the EU and several of the EU's partner countries (including Norway).

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