Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, theme parks like Dixie Landin' and movie theaters serving alcohol require staff to complete ATAP training.

Yes, Louisiana allows online ATAP training courses, provided they are accredited by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control.

Yes, Louisiana law requires all alcohol servers in casinos, resorts, and lodges to be ATAP-certified. This includes employees at major casinos in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport.

Yes, catering staff serving alcohol at events must be ATAP-certified. This applies to private catering events, weddings, and corporate gatherings.

Yes, Louisiana law requires all employees selling packaged alcohol in retail stores to complete ATAP training. This applies to grocery stores, gas stations, and liquor stores.

If students handle or serve alcohol as part of their coursework or training, ATAP certification may be required by their program.

Yes, employees selling or serving alcohol at horse racing tracks like Fair Grounds Race Course and Delta Downs must have valid ATAP certification.

While ATAP certification is required statewide, some cities have additional regulations:

• New Orleans requires alcohol servers to obtain a city-issued permit in addition to ATAP certification.
• Baton Rouge enforces strict alcohol service laws, especially in entertainment districts.
• Shreveport and Lafayette have regulations for liquor sales at public events and festivals.

Yes, all employees handling alcohol service in restaurants, bars, and grills must complete ATAP training before serving alcohol.

To obtain ATAP certification:

• Register for the SSC^® Seller Server Classes Program – Available online or in-person through an ATC-approved provider.
• Complete the Training – Learn about Louisiana alcohol laws, responsible service practices, and ID verification.
• Pass the Final Exam – Upon successful completion, receive your ATAP Certification, valid for four years.

ATAP certification is valid for four years. Employees must renew their certification before it expires.

Louisiana law requires all alcohol servers to complete training within 45 days of hire. Employers who fail to comply may face fines and penalties.

The Alcohol Training and Awareness Program (ATAP) is a mandatory training requirement in Louisiana for anyone who serves, sells, or handles alcohol in a licensed establishment. It is enforced by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) to promote responsible alcohol service.

You can verify certification through the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) website.

The following employees must complete ATAP training:

• Bartenders
• Servers in restaurants, bars, and grills
• Cashiers and clerks in convenience and grocery stores selling alcohol
• Casino and racetrack employees serving alcohol
• Theme park and movie theater employees selling alcohol
• Event and catering staff handling alcohol sales

The State of Louisiana Alcohol Tobacco Control requires us to verify your identity at various times while taking your course to verify the correct person is actually taking the course.

To obtain your certificate from the State of Louisiana

• Please visit our website at https://sellerserverclasses.com/louisiana and create an account.
• Once you have created the account it will allow you to make a course purchase. To make an individual purchase you will need to click on “Courses” at the top of the page and then click on the “Take this course” button on the right side of the page.
• You will then need to enter payment information along with your personal information and then click on the blue “Review Information” button.
• If everything was entered correctly you will then be taken to the next page, where you will need to agree to the policies and then click on the “Purchase” button.
• If your payment is approved, you will then need to click on “Course” from the menu and then click on the green “Study” button to begin the course. 
• Once all the modules have been studied you will be able to take the final exam,
• Once you meet the required score on the final exam it will allow you to print or download your certificate immediately.