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How to Get Your RBS Certification
RBS Certification for California Alcohol Servers
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As of 2022, our Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification course has been approved by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) in both English and Spanish.
Serving All of California: Whether you’re in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, or any point in between, our California RBS certification training meets state requirements. No matter where you work in CA, our online course has you covered.
If you need help with your California ABC certification, our USA-based support is availble to respond and resolve your issue within minutes.
What is My RBS Server ID Number?
You will need a California RBS server ID number to serve alcoholic beverages.
Once you enroll in our course, we’ll guide you through the RBS portal registration (there’s a $3.00 fee), and then you just need to pass the ABC exam to become state‑certified.
Registering in the state’s RBS portal will get your 9-digit Server ID. It is required for your California RBS Certification.
Your server ID number and status are in the Server Certificate Details section of the RBS portal dashboard.
RBS Certification training is necessary for all on-premises alcoholic beverage servers and security staff members in California.
Servers must complete RBS Certification within 60 days of hire.
Who Should Take Our
California RBS Training
- Bartenders
- Servers and Waitstaff
- Barbacks
- Door Security Guard
- Bar Supervisors
- Bar Managers
- Bar Owners
- Nightclub Bartenders & Managers
- Any Person Who Serves Alcohol
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a California Bartender License Required?
Yes. As of July 1st, 2022, the state’s Alcoholic Beverage Control does require anyone who serves alcoholic beverages as a California bartender, server, waiter, or manager to take a California RBS course with an ABC-accredited state-approved training provider like Serving Alcohol.
How long does RBS training take?
Our online RBS alcohol certification course is self-paced. This course will help you get all the ABC RBS exam answers correct, pass, and get certified within one to two hours.
How long does RBS Certification last?
Upon completing our course and passing the RBS exam through the California RBS portal, your California certification will be valid for 3 years. For answers to frequently asked questions about California RBS Certification, read our California RBS Training FAQ page.
Servers Must Pass the ABC alcohol server certification exam
Our online Responsible Beverage Service Training course is self-paced so you can take it as fast or slow as you need. For most people, our training course, to get all of the ABC RBS exam answers correct, takes approximately one to two hours. You can use any computer, tablet, iPhone, or Android device. After you complete our course, you must return to your ABC RBS portal on the state’s website. Your completed course will allow you to quickly get all the ABC RBS exam answers correct and be immediately certified today. You must pass a 25-question final exam with a 70% or better score to receive your ABC RBS 3-year certification. For those who are asking how to become a bartender in California, our online RBS certification course is the answer. Get officially certified for your California bartending license today. This online California RBS certification meets the requirements of the Responsible Beverage Server Training Act, AB 1221.
Does a Bouncer Need to be RBS Certified?
Yes, security personnel need to be RBS certified. “Serving alcoholic beverages for consumption” applies to any server at a licensed premises and security guards checking IDs at the door of a licensed premises. Security guards who do not check IDs do not have to be RBS certified. This will require careful structuring of personnel by security services and by large venue employers.
Does The Manager Of A Licensed Establishment Need To Obtain An RBS Certification?
Managers of a bar or restaurant usually oversee the servers and bartenders. But, on occasion, they also need to serve customers beer, wine, or liquor. They frequently need to check IDs and card customers behind the bar or make drinks. So, yes, managers of licensed establishments also need to be RBS certified to know California alcohol laws.
How Can An Employer Check If A Person Is RBS Certified?
The ABC is using digital certificates. The digital certificate is located on the dashboard in the Server Account for the ABC RBS portal website under Server Certificate Details.
Employers can check and confirm certification via the Licensee Login on the RBS Portal. If you have questions regarding the exam or certification, you will need to contact the state directly at rbstp@abc.ca.gov