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SERMI certification
DEKRA Audit

By April 1, 2024, SERMI certification will be in effect

SERMI certification

One certificate to access security software in the automotive industry

Do you supply products that are designed to prevent the theft of cars and camper vans? For example, keys, ignition locks or door locks. Or do you need access to vehicle ECUs? If so, inside the Netherlands you need to have a SERMI certificate (SERMI stands for Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information) per April 1st 2024. This certificate replaces separate accesses to security software of all car brands. At DEKRA Audit, you can easily arrange your certificate for SERMI. Be on time to apply for certification. Request a quote directly at the bottom of the page.

Who will need a SERMI certificate?

Any party that works on or with vehicle security information will need a SERMI certificate. It is a personal certificate and can be issued to a number of parties, including:
  • car dealers
  • independent repair operators
  • bodyshops

Why a SERMI certificate?

The SERMI certificate will be the only way to gain and maintain access to security software of cars. Ultimately, the SERMI certificate will save you time and money. Without this master certificate, you would have to separately request and pay each vehicle manufacturer for access to its software. It was this situation that prompted the European Union to ask vehicle manufacturers and independent garages to replace the separate ‘certificates’ with just one certificate.

From which date will a SERMI certificate be required?

As of April 1st, 2024 only parties with a SERMI certificate will have ongoing access to vehicle security software within the Netherlands. Separate digital certificates will then no longer be accepted. Make sure you request a SERMI certificate well in advance to avoid any delays. This will ensure that you can continue to perform your work.

How do you obtain the SERMI certificate?

You can easily realize a certificate for SERMI through DEKRA. For this, we need some documents from you:
  • a copy of an extract from the chamber of commerce
  • an overview of the employee(s) to be authorised
  • a certificate of good conduct (VOG) for legal entities is called a VOG RP. Read more about the VOG below.
  • a Certificate of Good Conduct (VOG) for the employees eligible for a SERMI qualification in sections 2.4b: 11, 12, 13, 41, and 61.
  • a liability insurance
  • a declaration stating that you do not carry out any activities involving the modification of vehicle emissions
Other points to keep note of when preparing your application:
  • The educational requirements of employees in the Netherlands; more than 2 years of experience as a car mechanic or in possession of diploma Autotechnician level 2.
  • Take note of the SERMI criteria and prepare a statement in accordance with points 7 and 9 of section 6.3.5 from the SERMI scheme.
Have you received the SERMI certificate? The certificate will be valid for five years. DEKRA will carry out at least one unannounced audit on you during this time.
VOG and Digidentity app: please take note of the following
When it comes to the VOG (Certificate of Good Conduct), please consider: the validity period of the VOG, correctly applying for a VOG, and verifying your identity through the Digidentity app.
VOG Validity: 6 months
Applying for VOG RP (legal entity)
Identity verification via Digidentity
Do you have any questions about SERMI that haven't been addressed above?
Please check out our FAQ on SERMI-certification here . Here you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about SERMI certification. We recommend reviewing this information thoroughly first before reaching out.

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