SERMI – access theft- and security-relevant vehicle information

All vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) must comply with criteria defined in SERMI that include anti-theft and repair and maintenance security. Through SERMI, a vehicle company, vehicle repair shop or similar and its personnel will more easily access repair and maintenance information from all vehicle manufacturers and their systems.

The validity of the certificate is 5 years, if the requirements are maintained.

• A digital SERMI certificate replaces all VM brand specific certificates
• Applies to vehicle types M, N and O (cars, vans, trucks and trailers)

With a certificate, the individual (employee of a company) gets access to information, software, functions and services built into the vehicle. The manufacturer uses it to prevent the vehicle from being stolen or to track and recover a lost vehicle.

The information comes partly from the technical portals of vehicle manufacturers and partly from theft and security-related information. It is generated via the OEM diagnostic system connected to the vehicle's engine, i.e. the OBD (OBD) information used to detect faults and warnings on the vehicle.

The company must apply for approval in order to authorize an employee working with theft and security related maintenance information. This means that the company's legal entity applies to an accredited certification company such as Kiwa.

The application contains a number of points where information should be filled in by the legal entity of the company. The application must state, among other things, the employees who wish to be authorized. The application will then be reviewed by an administrator. If the review of the company is approved, the specified employees will receive an email with a link to be able to make their application.

In order for the company to apply for eligibility for SERMI, certain criteria must be met:

1. The documented ownership, name of CEO and evidence of activities in the vehicle area
   Attach the document to the application.
   - Use a Certificate of registration for the company from Bolagsverket or Skatteverket.
2. The certificate applicant's information such as name, email address and employment contract or be an owner/co-owner.
3. Liability insurance with a minimum amount of coverage of EUR 1 million(10 million SEK) for bodily injury and EUR 0.5 million( 5 million SEK) for property damage (liability insurance).
   Attach the document to the application.
4. A clean criminal record for the legal representative (CEO) of the company.
   When ordering it from the police, select "Insurance company or insurance agency". If you order it as a non-digital document, scan it and save the original.
5. The company agree there is a legitimate business activity.
   Refers to point 6.3 of Annex X to Regulation (EU) 2018/858.
   Declaration of conformity to procedural requirements.
6. No revoked permit for SERMI.

In order to apply for eligibility for SERMI, certain criteria must be met.

1. An employment contract, must be attached to the application. If you are the owner/partner, use the Certificate of registration for the company.
2. A valid country-specific ID card, e.g. driver's license or passport
   Take a photo/scan the front of the ID card and attach it to the application
3. A clean criminal record. 
   When ordering it from the police, select "Insurance company or insurance agency". If you order it as a non-digital document, scan it and save the original. Attach the document in the application.
4. No revoked permit for SERMI.
5. Have more than 2 years' experience as a vehicle mechanic or a passing grade from the Vehicle and Transport program or Subject - Passenger cars - service and maintenance technology (High school)

Only  the employees who should have access to the SERMI authorization should do the application.

The personal address. The certificate is highly personal.

At least 2 inspections must be done, one is unannounced during the validity period, which is 5 years.