From 1 April 2024, work on vehicle security-related components and software may only be carried out by companies and mechanics certified for this purpose through the Security Related Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) directive.
Certification is easy and quick via Kiwa's webshop. Find out all about certification, the latest news, tips and frequently asked questions here.
Discover the 5 steps to quickly and easily obtain your SERMI certificate.
1. Order
Order certification for your company certification for an employee on this page. After electronic payment, you will receive an email within 5 minutes to start your application.
2. Start your application
Complete your application by uploading all required company information in our portal. You can submit multiple company locations in one application. The employees you specify for certification will receive a personalised email to complete their application.
3. Employee application
After receiving the invitation e-mail, your employees themselves enter the required information in the portal. Once the employee is ready, the input is sent to Kiwa.
4. Assessment by Kiwa
Fully completed applications from the company and employees are assessed by Kiwa according to the SERMI standard.
5. SERMI certified!
Congratulations! Your company and employees are now certified for a period of 5 years.
Whether you are applying for a company or an employee, you must submit a number of documents, declarations and data to our portal. Check the Kiwa SERMI page for more info.
SERMI certification is required for independent car, body repair and motorhome companies that work on security-related parts of vehicles, such as keys, ignition locks, door locks and the ECU.
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