Wisconsin Bartending License Online Seller/Server Course

Online Course Information

  • Our online responsible beverage server training course has been reviewed and approved by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue and fully complies with statues 125.04, 125.17, and 134.66
     
  • See information below on how to get a Bartending License
  • Takes 2 to 4 hours to complete
  • Print your certificate upon completion
  • Stop and start where you left off at another time
  • Works on any computer (Mac users see FAQ section please)
  • Works on a dial-up connection
  • Six months access to the course and certificate printing
  • Pay with Mastercard, Visa, AMEX, Discover, PayPal, or e-check
  • We value your service and your opinions, any feedback will be evaluated for inclusion in our course or website
  • If you have technical problems we will work to correct them and/or issue a refund. We will refund your money if you do not pass. (100% Pass Guarantee)
 

Onsite Training

We offer in-person training seminars in Wisconsin through our parent company Loss Control Services Inc. please call Robert Pomplun at  (763) 545-5981 for pricing and availability.

Available services:

  • Seminars for staff, security, and management training
  • Establishment risk assessments for loss prevention
  • Consulting for problem situations or special needs
 

Wisconsin Alcohol Laws at a Glance

Wisconsin State Liquor Authority

State of Wisconsin
Department of Revenue - Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement
2135 Rimrock Road
P.O. Box 8933 Mail Stop 6-40
Madison, Wisconsin 53708-8933
Phone: 608-266-6757
Fax: 608-261-6240
Internet Website: WI DOR Website

Codes and Ordinance site for MANY municipalities in the State

Wisconsin Alcohol Ages

Age to consume: 21
Age to serve: 18
Age to sell (retail): 18
Age to pour: 18

Wisconsin Alcohol Hours of Operation

On Premise Establishments:
Monday thru Friday, 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Saturday & Sunday,
6:00 a.m. until 2:30 a.m. There is no closing time for the New Year’s holiday.

Off Premise / Retail Stores:
Wine & Liquor: Monday thru Sunday, 8:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Beer: Monday thru Sunday, 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 a.m.

Local municipalities may further restrict these hours.

Wisconsin's DRAM Shop Law

125.035 Civil liability exemption: furnishing alcohol beverages.

(1) In this section, “person” has the meaning given in s. 990.01 (26).

(2) A person is immune from civil liability arising out of the act of procuring alcohol beverages for or selling, dispensing or giving away

alcohol beverages to another person.

(3) Subsection (2) does not apply if the person procuring, selling, dispensing or giving away alcohol beverages causes their consumption

by force or by representing that the beverages contain no alcohol.

(4) (a) In this subsection, “provider” means a person, including a licensee or permittee, who procures alcohol beverages for or sells,

dispenses or gives away alcohol beverages to an underage person in violation of s. 125.07 (1) (a).

(b) Subsection (2) does not apply if the provider knew or should have known that the underage person was under the legal drinking

age and if the alcohol beverages provided to the underage person were a substantial factor in causing injury to a 3rd party. In

determining whether a provider knew or should have known that the underage person was under the legal drinking age, all

relevant circumstances surrounding the procuring, selling, dispensing or giving away of the alcohol beverages may be

considered, including any circumstance under subds. 1. to 4. In addition, sub.(2) does apply if all of the following occur:

1. The underage person falsely represents that he or she has attained the legal drinking age.

2. The underage person supports the representation with documentation that he or she has attained the legal drinking age.

3. The alcohol beverages are provided in good faith reliance on the underage person’s representation that he or she has

attained the legal drinking age.

4. The appearance of the underage person is such that an ordinary and prudent person would believe that he or she had

attained the legal drinking age.

(5) Subsection (2) does not apply to civil forfeiture actions for violation of any provision of this chapter or any local ordinance in conformity

with any provision of this chapter.

 

Online Wisconsin Bartender License Course

Already enrolled? click here

Course Outline                            Cost: $16

Alcohol Awareness

  • Intoxication and alcohol elimination factors
  • The affects of blood alcohol content
  • Signs of impairment; poly-impairments and club drugs

Server Responsibilities

  • Monitor, card, intervene, and document
  • Duty of care; drinking is a privilege
  • SCAB customer unwanted behavior assessment

Carding

  • When and why to check ID
  • 7 Steps of Checking IDs

Inteventions

  • When to intervene
  • Intervention methods and techniques

Wisconsin Alcohol Laws

  • Current Wisconsin laws
  • Valid Wisconsin identification procedures and techniques
  • Surrounding states IDs
 

How do I get a Wisconsin Bartender License


You must obtain an operator (bartending) license from each municipality (city, town or village) you work in once you've passed our Wisconsin Alcohol Seller-Server course . You may work under the "immediate supervision" of another licensed bartender (or the licensee) without an operator's license.

  • The city clerk typically issues an "operator or bartender license".
  • The requirements differ per municipality.
  • Search for your city's website here: TLWM
  • Typically you do not need a job to receive a Bartender's license through the city clerk.
  • If you have a criminal record (DUI or other) then the municipality will weigh the nature of the violation, the time that has elapsed since the violation, the person's overall record in the community, etc., in making that determination. See the above link to search for your city, or this page for more information about specific statewide rules .


To qualify for an operator's license, you must...
 

  • be at least 18 years old,
  • meet criminal record requirements, and
  • have completed a responsible beverage server course. (we recommend our course)
  • The last requirement can be waived if it is a renewal application or if you held an alcohol beverage license, including an operator's license, within the past two years. The municipality may issue you a provisional operator's license if you are enrolled in a responsible beverage server course when you apply. An operator's license is only good in the municipality that issues it. For instance, if you are issued an operator's license in the City of Milwaukee, you may not use it in a suburban municipality, like Franklin.


A criminal record may prevent you from getting a license, see the municipality you want to work in below, ask the city clerk about specifics if they are not mentioned in the Bartender's License Instructions below.

Wisconsin Department of Revenue - Alcohol Server Training

Wisconsin Alcohol Beverage and Tobacco Laws for Retailers

FAQs about Wisconsin Alcohol and Tobacco Laws

The League of Wisconsin Municipalities is a voluntary nonprofit and nonpartisan association of cities and villages working to advance municipal government. Established in 1898, the League acts as an information clearinghouse, lobbying organization and legal resource for Wisconsin municipalities.

This is a great article on social host liability regarding underage drinking in Wisconsin.

Listing of Tobacco Manufacturers and Brands that can be sold in Wisconsin . Check this to see if cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products can be sold legally in Wisconsin.


Municipalities

Click here to notify us of any broken links or if you want your city, town, or village listed here.

 

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