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Apply for Certification of Modifications to End Devices for the BOS Digital Radio System

In the digital radio network for law enforcement and emergency services (BOS), end devices from various manufacturers are used. To ensure that these devices are compatible with all network components and with each other, only devices certified by the Federal Agency for Digital Radio of Authorities and Organizations with Security Responsibilities (BDBOS) may be used. To this end, the BDBOS has defined performance characteristics in the so-called Interoperability Guidelines (IOP Guidelines) that all end devices must meet. Compliance with these defined performance characteristics is confirmed by a corresponding certificate.

If you have made significant changes to the hardware or software of your terminal device that is already certified for BOS use, you must apply to the BDBOS for a modification certification if you manufacture or distribute the devices.

Modification certification may be required in the following cases:

  • Deactivation of interfaces or optional performance characteristics
  • Activation or implementation of optional performance characteristics
  • An adjustment required by the BDBOS, particularly to remedy security vulnerabilities
  • A bug fix

For change certification, describe the change as comprehensively as possible and explain the associated technical implications. The BDBOS will evaluate your information and inform you

  • whether the requirements for change certification are met and
  • what scope of testing is required.

In the next step, you commission a qualified testing body to conduct the test in accordance with the testing criteria established by the BDBOS. You then submit the BOS test report to the BDBOS as proof.

You may apply for a modification certification for multiple end devices. For each individual end device, you may apply for a maximum of 4 modification certifications. Otherwise, recertification is required.

  • Certification of Changes to Terminal Equipment—Issuance
  • Modification certification is required for significant technical changes to end devices used for digital radio by public safety agencies and organizations (BOS)
  • Modification certification is possible in the following cases:
    • Deactivation of interfaces or optional features
    • Activation or implementation of optional features
    • An adjustment required by the Federal Agency for Digital Radio of Authorities and Organizations with Security Responsibilities (BDBOS), particularly to remedy security deficiencies
    • A bug fix
  • No supporting documentation is required at the time of application
  • The certification process is subject to a fee; the amount depends on the administrative effort involved
  • Responsible authority: Federal Agency for Digital Radio for Authorities and Organizations with Security Responsibilities (BDBOS)

  • You must submit the “LM-END Application” attachment with your application.
  • Please submit the BOS test report from a qualified testing agency at a later date.

  • You must have access to the secure area of the BDBOS web portal.

If your company is headquartered outside the European Union or the European Economic Area:

  • an authorized representative with an address within the European Union or the European Economic Area

Fee: 548,00 - 4038,76 EUR
Payment in advance: no
Bank Transfer/Payment Slip
SEPA Transfer

You can apply for certification of changes to end devices online or by mail.

  • You must submit two units of the terminal device to be certified to the BDBOS.
  • This step is not required if your terminal device is part of a radio control center.

Apply for modification certification of terminal equipment online:

  • Access the online application on the federal portal verwaltung.bund.de. This will guide you step by step through the required information, which you can enter electronically.
    • Note: You will need an ELSTER organizational account to complete the online application.
  • The BDBOS will review your changes and inform you of the scope of the inspection.
  • You commission a qualified testing laboratory to test the terminal device according to the criteria specified by the BDBOS.
  • You submit the BOS test report
    • using the upload function in the online application or
    •  by mail

to the BDBOS.

  • The BDBOS will send you
    • the certificate or
    •  a rejection notice.
  • The BDBOS will send you the fee notice.
  • You pay the fees.

Apply for terminal device recertification by mail:

  • Download the “Certification of Changes to End Devices” form from the BDBOS website.
  • Send the completed and signed form to the BDBOS certification authority.
  • The BDBOS will review your changes and inform you of the scope of the inspection.
  • You commission a qualified testing laboratory to test the terminal device according to the criteria specified by the BDBOS.
  • Send the BOS test report to the BDBOS.
  • The BDBOS will send you
    • the certificate or
    • a notice of rejection.
  • The BDBOS will send you the fee notice.
  • You pay the fees.

Processing time: 3 - 12 Weeks
The duration depends on the review cycle. Applications are processed in the order in which they are received.

Objection deadline: 4 Weeks
To take the exam, you must schedule an appointment with the testing center on the BDBOS testing platform; separate deadlines apply for this appointment.

  • Appeal
  • After an unsuccessful appeal: Lawsuit before the administrative court

An accredited testing laboratory must be commissioned to inspect the end devices. The testing laboratory’s expertise must be verified.

BDBOS Certification Authority


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