Every U.S. state sets its own rules for safe alcohol service. Some mandate certification (e.g., Texas TABC, Illinois BASSET), while others encourage, but don’t strictly require training. Knowing exactly which certificate, how long it stays valid, and the fastest way to earn it saves you time, money, and potential legal penalties.
| State | Requirement | Program / Acronym | Status on SSC |
| Alabama | Voluntary | Responsible Vendor | Not Required |
| Alaska | Mandatory | TAP | Coming Soon |
| Arizona | Mandatory | Title 4 Training | Coming Soon |
| Arkansas | Mandatory | Responsible Vendor | Enroll Now → |
| California | Mandatory | RBS | Enroll Now → |
| Colorado | Voluntary | Responsible Vendor | Not Required |
| Connecticut | Voluntary | Server Education | Not Required |
| Delaware | Voluntary | Server Training | Not Required |
| District of Columbia | Mandatory | ABRA Alcohol Training | Coming Soon |
| Florida | Voluntary* | Responsible Vendor | Enroll Now → |
| Georgia | Voluntary / local | Responsible Vendor | Not Required |
| Hawaii | Mandatory | Hawaii Alcohol Training | Coming Soon |
| Idaho | Voluntary | Seller Training | Not Required |
| Illinois | Mandatory | BASSET | Enroll Now → |
| Indiana | Mandatory for “Restricted Permit” | Server Certificate | Coming Soon |
| Iowa | Voluntary (RVP) | Iowa RVP | Not Required |
| Kansas | Voluntary | Server Training | Not Required |
| Kentucky | Voluntary / city rules | STAR | Not Required |
| Louisiana | Mandatory | ATC Bar Card | Enroll Now → |
| Maine | Mandatory for licensees | Server/Seller Course | Coming Soon |
| Maryland | County-level | TIPs / Local | Not Required |
| Massachusetts | Voluntary | Safe Service | Not Required |
| Michigan | Mandatory (manager/owners) | Alcohol Server Training | Coming Soon |
| Minnesota | Voluntary | Server Training | Not Required |
| Mississippi | Voluntary | Server Training | Not Required |
| Missouri | Voluntary | Server Education | Not Required |
| Montana | Mandatory | Responsible Alcohol Sales (RASS) | Coming Soon |
| Nebraska | Voluntary | Server Training | Not Required |
| Nevada | Mandatory | TAM / Alcohol Awareness | Coming Soon |
| New Hampshire | Mandatory (licensees) | RSA 178 Training | Coming Soon |
| New Jersey | Voluntary | Responsible Vendor | Enroll Now → |
| New Mexico | Mandatory | Alcohol Server Permit | Coming Soon |
| New York | Voluntary* | ATAP | Enroll Now → |
| North Carolina | Mandatory | RASP | Enroll Now → |
| North Dakota | Voluntary / local | Alcohol Server | Not Required |
| Ohio | Voluntary* | Responsible Vendor | Enroll Now → |
| Oklahoma | Mandatory | ABLE | Enroll Now → |
| Oregon | Mandatory | OLCC Server Permit | Coming Soon |
| Pennsylvania | Mandatory | RAMP | Coming Soon |
| Rhode Island | Mandatory | Alcohol Server Permit | Coming Soon |
| South Carolina | Mandatory | Server Training (ASC) | Coming Soon |
| South Dakota | Voluntary | Responsible Service | Not Required |
| Tennessee | Mandatory | Server Permit (ABC) | Coming Soon |
| Texas | Mandatory | TABC | Enroll Now → |
| Utah | Mandatory | DABS | Enroll Now → |
| Vermont | Mandatory | Server Training | Coming Soon |
| Virginia | Voluntary | Responsible Seller | Not Required |
| Washington | Mandatory | MAST Class 12/13 | Coming Soon |
| West Virginia | Mandatory | Alcohol Server Training | Coming Soon |
| Wisconsin | Mandatory | RBS | Enroll Now → |
| Wyoming | Voluntary / local | TIPS / Responsible Vendor | Not Required |
Fastest Way to Certification
- Click your state link in the table, live courses start at $9.
- Finish the 100% online training in about 2 to 4 hours.
- Download your certificate instantly and start working or stay compliant.
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* Voluntary = not mandatory statewide but widely requested by employers and qualifies venues for Safe-Harbor liability protection.
This guide reflects rules known as of . Always verify current regulations with your state agency.