How can i get a license to bartend or to sell and serve alcohol in California?
Our California Responsible Serving® complies with all the requirements to get you certified in California. Once you have successfully completed the course you will be able to print your certificate/license, or call us and we will print it and mail it to you.
The California Responsible Serving course for bartenders, sellers, and servers will go over all the required information for learning to sell and serve alcohol in California and provide state-specific certification. The California course will cover topics such as how to spot someone who has been drinking too much, How to properly check IDs, and the responsibilities/liabilities of the server.
California regulations are governed by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Contact Information:
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Telephone: (916) 419-2500
Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov
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Click on your state to find out more information about state requirements for selling or serving alcohol.
Click on your state to find out more information about state requirements for selling or serving alcohol.
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