SERMI certification
Access to security software with SERMI certification
Are you involved in theft prevention for cars and campers? This includes keys, ignition locks, and door locks. Or do you need access to the ECU of vehicles? If so, you will need a SERMI certificate in the Netherlands as of April 1, 2024. SERMI stands for "Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information." The SERMI certificate replaces separate access to security software for all car brands. You can easily arrange your SERMI certification at DEKRA.
What is SERMI?
SERMI (Security-Related Repair and Maintenance Information) is a European initiative that standardizes access to theft-related vehicle data for Independent Operators (IOs). It ensures that legitimate garages and service providers have access to essential security-related RMI, while protecting vehicle systems from unauthorized access. The SERMI framework applies to passenger cars and light commercial vehicles (M), trucks (N), and trailers (O), and provides a harmonized approach within the EU.
Who needs SERMI certification?
SERMI certification is mandatory for anyone who works on or with vehicle security information. It is a personal certificate. This includes, for example:
- Car dealers
- Independent auto repair shops
- Car body repairers
Why SERMI certification?
The SERMI certificate will soon be the only way to gain and maintain access to the software. SERMI certification ultimately saves you time and money. Without an umbrella certificate, you need separate access for each car brand to access their software. The European Union therefore asked manufacturers and independent car companies to replace the individual 'certificates' with a single certificate, the SERMI certificate.
When is a SERMI certificate required?
Since April 1, 2024, only individuals with SERMI certification have permanent access to vehicle security software within the Netherlands. This also means that individual access rights have now expired.
SERMI certification in 7 steps
1. Request for quotation
2. Submitting documents
3. Validation and assessment
4. Updating documents
5. Approval notification
6. Issuance of certificate
7. Ongoing compliance
DEKRA's role within the SERMI framework
As an accredited CAB under EU Regulation 2018/858, DEKRA Certification is authorized to assess conformity and issue SERMI certificates to qualified workshops and service providers.
What should you pay attention to with SERMI certification?
Certificate of Good Conduct and Digidentity app
Validity of VOG: 6 months
Applying for a VOG RP (legal entity)
Identity verification via Digidentity
Please view our FAQ about SERMI certification here. Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about SERMI certification. We recommend that you read this information carefully before contacting us.
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