Most states in the U.S. require an alcohol seller/server permit for an employee of an establishment to sell or serve alcoholic beverages to any customers . To obtain your permit, you will need to complete the alcoholic beverage or bartending training. This is outside the general permits and licenses that are needed to operate the establishment. The owner’s permit or license does NOT apply to you, the employee.
Having an alcohol seller/server permit will typically be a requirement for employment in most states. Some may allow for a grace period. Having the proper alcohol seller/server permit, however, protects you and the establishment from legal retribution should any incident occur in relationship to you selling alcoholic beverages to your customers. The material in the course is vital to you understanding about how and when you can serve alcohol.
You will learn how to:
– Recognize intoxicated customers
– Intervene and prevent disturbances
– Be informed about minors and liability
– Accurately check IDs
– Avoid second-party sales
– Refuse a sale
Start learning how you can get educated and prepare for alcohol selling and serving through our convenient online course. Be informed about your responsibilities and what you need to know to ensure a safe and positive beverage service atmosphere.
Many states separate their alcohol seller/server permits into two categories. For selling inside the establishment, you will need an on-premise permit. This includes servers in restaurants, bars and hotels.
For selling alcohol that will be consumed outside of the establishment, you will need an off-premise permit. This includes sellers in grocery and convenience stores. In certain circumstances, if you are going to be serving alcohol at a function that is open to the public by way of ticket sales, you may be asked to obtain an alcohol seller/server permit to do this, even if it’s just a once a year event. It’s always best to check with your state regulatory agency to determine if you are required to have a permit or notl
Generally, states require these licenses to be renewed annually or biannually.
While consumption of alcohol is legal, overconsumption is illegal in all states. Each state sets it’s standards for a blood alcohol level. Operating any motor vehicle while exceeding the standard constitutes a criminal violation. Worse, however, are the accidents that may happen under the influence of alcohol that can seriously injure or kill others.
The alcohol seller/server permit that you receive is an important training. Being able to monitor customers’ behavior while they are consuming drinks may require you to intervene and stop selling to them. You might save a life by doing so. Furthermore, by having your alcohol seller/server permit, it gives you and your establishment owner a level of legal protection from anything that might happen to a customer that later gets stopped by a law enforcement official, or as a result of litigation that the driver or his family may take against you personally, or the establishment.
Check our list below and sign up for the alcohol seller/server permit that you need. Be sure to take the course based on your state and the type of license you need (on-premise or off-premise if there is a choice). You can take the course a just a few hours and you’ll receive your permit immediately after completion. If you will be at a restaurant, you may also wish to check out our Food Handling Courses that may also be required.
State | Seller/Server Course Offered | Price | Enroll |
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Alaska | Learn2Serve: Alaska On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $25.00 | Enroll Now |
Alaska | Learn2Serve: Alaska Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $25.00 | Enroll Now |
Arizona | Arizona Learn2Serve On Premise Title 4 Basic Training + Food Handler Training (ANSI Accredited) | $21.95 | Enroll Now |
Arizona | Arizona Learn2Serve On Premise Title 4 Manager Training + Food Handler Training (ANSI Accredited) | $49.95 | Enroll Now |
Arizona | Arizona Manager Title 4 Training & Certification Exam - On-Premise | $35.00 | Enroll Now |
Arizona | Arizona Learn2Serve Off-Premise Title 4 Basic Training & Certification Exam | $21.00 | Enroll Now |
Arizona | Arizona Learn2Serve On-Premise Title 4 Basic Training & Certification Exam | $21.00 | Enroll now |
Arizona | Arizona Manager Title 4 Training & Certification Exam - Off Premise | $35.00 | Enroll Now |
Arkansas | Learn2Serve Arkansas Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Arkansas | Learn2Serve Arkansas On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Arkansas | Learn2Serve Arkansas On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
California | California Responsible Beverage Service Training On-Premises | $12.50 | Enroll Now |
California | California Responsible Beverage Service Training for Winery Employees | $12.50 | Enroll Now |
California | California Responsible Beverage Service Training Off-Premises | $12.50 | Enroll Now |
Connecticut | Connecticut Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $15.00 | Enroll Now |
Connecticut | Connecticut Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Connecticut | Connecticut Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $15.00 | Enroll Now |
Connecticut | Connecticut Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Delaware | Learn2Serve Delaware On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Delaware | Learn2Serve Delaware On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Delaware | Learn2Serve Delaware Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Delaware | Learn2Serve Delaware Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Florida | Learn2Serve Florida Responsible Vendor + Florida Food Service Employee Training | $19.45 | Enroll Now |
Florida | Learn2Serve Florida Responsible Vendor Training | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Georgia | Learn2Serve Georgia Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Georgia | Learn2Serve Georgia On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Georgia | Learn2Serve Georgia On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Hawaii | Hawaii Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Hawaii | Hawaii Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Hawaii | Hawaii Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Hawaii | Hawaii Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Idaho | Idaho Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Idaho | Idaho Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Idaho | Idaho Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Idaho | Idaho Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | |
Illinois | Learn2Serve Illinois BASSET Certification + Food Handler Training Certificate Program | $19.99 | Enroll Now" |
Illinois | Illinois BASSET Alcohol Seller-Server Certificate Program | $13.99 | Enroll Now |
Indiana | Learn2Serve Indiana On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Indiana | Learn2Serve Indiana Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Kansas | Kansas Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Kansas | Kansas Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Kanaas | Kansas Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Kansas | Kansas Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Kentucky | Learn2Serve Lexington-Fayette Kentucky On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Kentucky | Learn2Serve City of Bowling Green Kentucky On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Kentucky | Learn2Serve Kentucky Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Louisiana | Louisiana Responsible Vendor Training | $9.75 | Enroll Now |
Louisiana | Louisiana Server Package: Responsible Vendor Training + Learn2Serve Food Handler Training Course (ANSI Accredited) | $15.75 | Enroll Now |
Maine | Learn2Serve Maine On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Minnesota | Minnesota Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Minnesota | Minnesota Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Minnesota | Minnesota Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Minnesota | Minnesota Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Mississippi | Mississippi Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Mississippi | Mississippi Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Mississippi | Mississippi Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Mississippi | Mississippi Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Missouri | Missouri Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Missouri | Missouri Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Missouri | Missouri Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Missouri | Missouri Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Montana | Learn2Serve Montana Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Montana | Learn2Serve Montana On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Nevada | Learn2Serve Nevada Alcohol Beverage Awareness Training + Food Handler Combo | $29.95 | Enroll Now |
Nevada | Learn2Serve Nevada Alcohol Beverage Awareness Training + Food Manager Principles & Exam Package | $144.95 | Enroll Now |
Nevada | Nevada Alcohol Beverage Awareness Training + Food Handler ComboLearn2Serve Nevada Alcohol Beverage Awareness Training + Food Protection Manager Certification Exam Combo | $74.95 | Enroll Now |
Nevada | Learn2Serve Nevada Alcohol Beverage Awareness On-Premise Training Exam Package | $19.95 | Enroll Now |
Nevada | Learn2Serve Nevada Alcohol Beverage Awareness Off-Premise Training | $19.95 | Enroll Now |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
New Hampshire | New Hampshire Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
New Jersey | New Jersey Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
New Jersey | New Jersey Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
New Jersey | New Jersey Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
New Jersey | New Jersey Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
New York | NY Server Package: NY ATAP On-Premise and Food Handler | $18.95 | Enroll Now |
New York | Learn2Serve New York Alcohol Training Awareness Program(ATAP) Off-Premise Training | $14.95 | Enroll Now |
New York | Learn2Serve New York Alcohol Training Awareness Program(ATAP) On-Premise Training | $14.95 | Enroll Now |
North Carolina | North Carolina Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
North Dakota | North Dakota Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
North Dakota | North Dakota Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
North Dakota | North Dakota Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
North Dakota | North Dakota Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Ohio | Ohio Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Ohio | Ohio Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Ohio | Ohio Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Ohio | Ohio Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Oklahoma | Oklahoma Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
South Carolina | Learn2Serve South Carolina On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
South Carolina | Learn2Serve South Carolina Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
South Dakota | Learn2Serve South Dakota On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
South Dakota | Learn2Serve South Dakota Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
South Dakota | Learn2Serve South Dakota Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Tennessee | Learn2Serve Tennessee Responsible Wine Vendor | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Tennessee | Learn2Serve Tennessee Responsible Beer Vendor | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Texas | Texas Food Handler + TABC Certification Package | $16.99 | Enroll Now |
Texas | Learn2Serve: Capacitación de TABC para vendedores/camareros + Curso de capacitación para manipuladores de alimentos de Texas | $16.99 | Enroll Now |
Texas | ANSI Accredited Food Handler Certificate + TABC Certification Package | $16.99 | Enroll Now |
Texas | Aprender a servir: Capacitación de TABC para vendedores/camareros | $10.99 | Enroll Now |
Texas | Learn2Serve Programa de Certificado de Capacitación para Manipuladores de Alimentos | $7.00 | Enroll Now |
Texas | Learn2Serve: TABC Seller-Server Training | $10.99 | Enroll Now |
Utah | Learn2Serve Utah On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $18.95 | Enroll Now |
Utah | E.A.S.Y Off-Premises | $15.95 | Enroll Now |
Vermont | Vermont Alcohol Server Awareness Program (ASAP) Off-Premises | $25.00 | Enroll Now |
Vermont | Vermont Alcohol Server Awareness Program (ASAP) | $25.00 | Enroll Now |
Virginia | Virginia Seller/Server + Food Handler Training | $23.95 | Enroll Now |
Virginia | Learn2Serve Virginia Seller/Server Training | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Washington DC | Learn2Serve Washington DC On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Washington DC | Learn2Serve Washington DC Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
West Virginia | West Virginia Learn2Serve On Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
West Virginia | West Virginia Learn2Serve On-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
West Virginia | West Virginia Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
West Virginia | West Virginia Learn2Serve Off-Premises Alcohol Seller/Server (Spanish) | $7.50 | Enroll Now |
Wisconsin | Wisconsin Responsible Beverage Server Training | $12.00 | Enroll Now |
Wisconsin | Wisconsin Responsible Beverage + Food Handler Training | $18.00 | Enroll Now |