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Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Server Certificate

Since 1985, Serving Alcohol has been a Florida based alcohol certification training provider that offers Florida Responsible Vendor certification for bartenders, servers, and managers. Serving Alcohol has over 35 years experience with Florida alcohol training. Our Florida responsible vendor training course meets and exceeds the requirements of the Florida Responsible Vendor Program. We have alcohol certified tens of thousands of individuals and businesses over the last 35 years. Our course is created by former bar and restaurant managers, bartenders, and servers. Over the decades, we have worked diligently with the state department and liability lawyers to create the most reputable and recommended alcohol certification training.

 

Serving Alcohol is Based in Florida

We are based in Delray Beach, Florida.  Most Florida restaurants, nightclubs, bars, and businesses use Serving Alcohol for this reason. Florida does not require responsible alcohol service training, but offers many mitigating benefits to operators who voluntarily participate in the state's Responsible Vendor Program to make it worth the effort. Our Florida alcohol certification is designed specifically to meet and exceed the requirements of the Florida Responsible Vendor Program.  This places our reputation of Florida alcohol certification training above all others.

 

Our alcohol certification course gives you with the tools to sell and serve alcohol responsibly. Additionally, you will learn:

  • The effects of alcohol on your patrons
  • Keep customers from becoming intoxicated
  • Intervene when you need to refuse a sale
  • Prevent intoxicated customers from disturbing others
  • Properly check IDs and to recognize minors
  • Prevent second-party sales
  • Protect yourself and the establishment from liability

 

The course only takes a few hours or less and your certificate is available as a FREE download to your computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android based device. It's easy to begin and complete in one sitting or take our training course at your leisure. Leave and come back to the course as many times as needed.  When you return, the training will pick up on where you last had left it.

 

We recognize that you are busy and alcohol training maybe not on the forefront of your mind.  We aim to give you accurate knowledge and quickly bring you "up to speed" with the most recent laws. Some of our information may seem common knowledge. But, as you do, we take your profession very seriously. Your decisions, while serving alcohol, could make a dramatic difference in another person's life.  With a little of your time and our training,  we will help you become a safer alcohol seller or server and increase your tips. Select your course, click Enroll Now, complete the course and print your free certificate and wallet card all within a couple of hours.

 

Use Any Computer or Cell Phone

Our courses can be completed on any computer, laptop, tablet, or cellphone. Your certificate is available to you immediately upon completion as an emailed PDF file.  Complete it tonight and email to your manager before going to work tomorrow.  Select your course, click Enroll Now, complete the course and print your certificate!

 

Required By State & Insurance Carriers

Most liability insurance carriers for alcohol serving establishments (restaurants, bars, taverns, night clubs, etc.) require all employees to be alcohol certified. They will require your staff remain current with state rules, regulations, and laws, in regards to the service of alcohol.  As a result, more businesses are requiring our alcohol server certificate as a condition of employment.

 

As an owner or manager of an alcohol serving establishment, you can participate in the Florida Responsible Vendor Program.  We give you the tools to train your staff to accomplish each of the requirements.

If you need help, use our Contact Us web page and click Send.

 

Difference between
On-Premise and Off-Premise

On-Premise refers to those who sell AND serve alcohol such as a bartender or waiter in a restaurant, bar, tavern, or nightclub.

Off-Premise refers to those who only sell the alcohol and don't serve as in a liquor store, convenience store, or gas station.

Florida Responsible Vendor Program

Florida Responsible Alcohol
Off-Premise Certification

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Difference between
On-Premise and Off-Premise

On-Premise refers to those who sell AND serve alcohol such as a bartender or waiter in a restaurant, bar, tavern, or nightclub.

Off-Premise refers to those who only sell the alcohol and don't serve as in a liquor store, convenience store, or gas station.

Serving Alcohol courses are compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

Serving Alcohol courses are compatible with
Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android

Florida Responsible Vendor Program

Meet the requirements set in the Florida Responsible Vendor Program using our online Florida responsible alcohol server training and Responsible Alcohol Manager courses. With the tools from this link, you can fully comply with the program requirements. If you are not interested in the Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Program, our courses are most often used to comply with liability insurance carriers of alcohol serving establishments.  But, the state of Florida gives your business a distinct advantage than just merely state alcohol certification through their Florida Responsible Vendor Program.  You owe it to yourself to read over the requirements by clicking on this link:  Florida Responsible Vendor Alcohol Program.

Florida Responsible Vendor
Frequently Asked Questions

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The Florida alcohol certification is valid for 3 years from the issue date.

  • The minimum age to serve alcohol in Florida is 18 years of old or older in the sale, preparation, or service of alcoholic beverages in a licensed On-premise Establishment (FL Statute 562.111(1))
  • A 16 year old can sell off-sale for grocery stores, drug stores and other Off-Premise beer and wine licenses. There are a number of stipulations for selling under the age of 18. Please visit: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes, Chapter 562, Section 562.13 'Employment of Minors' for more information.

No. It is not mandatory to be Florida alcohol certified for most counties. Most employers will require bartenders and servers to complete a Florida alcohol certification for their liability insurance carrier regardless of state or city laws.

No. It is unlawful for any vendor licensed under the beverage law to employ as a manager or person in charge or as a bartender any person who has, in the last 5 years, been convicted of any felony in this state, any other state, or the United States.

Blood alcohol content or BAC for a DUI is .08% or more while being in physical control of a vehicle. 

Florida has a Zero Tolerance law for drivers under 21. Drivers under 21 that are stopped by law enforcement and have a blood alcohol level (BAL) of .02 or higher will automatically have their Florida driver's license suspended for six months. The .02 limit really means that you cannot have a single drink and drive.

Florida has a modified Dram Shop Law which provides that a person who sells or furnishes alcoholic beverages to a person of lawful drinking age (21) can't be held liable for injury or damage caused by or resulting from the intoxication of such person, unless the person selling or providing the alcoholic beverage sells the beverage to a minor (under 21), or to someone who is known to be habitually addicted to the use of any or all alcoholic beverages. In such cases the person selling or providing the beverage may incur civil liability.

The State of Florida does not have state-wide Happy Hour Prohibitions. Such laws may exist in your city or county. Check with your local jurisdiction for any restrictions.

  • The bar closing time is 2 a.m.
  • In Tallahassee, bars can stay open until 4 a.m. as long as they aren’t selling alcohol past 2 a.m.
  • Clubs in Miami can serve alcohol until 5 a.m.
  • Fort Lauderdale bars can serve until 4 a.m.
  • Tampa bars can stay open until 3 a.m.

To re-print your Florida certificate or wallet sized card, go to our Certificate Search section here:  Certificate Search and Wallet Card

To be suitable as evidence for a defense, the identification card must be issued by a governmental agency and have a current description and a picture of the person presenting it which reasonably describes the person as to date of birth weight, height, sex and color of eyes and hair. No defense will exist if the card has obviously been altered or has expired.

In the event an Armed Forces identification card, Passport or Passport Card is provided as proof of identity and lacks a physical description, but does include date of birth and a photo, further proof of identity shall not be required.

A registration certificate issued under the Federal Selective Service Act is no longer considered documentary evidence of age, identity and date of birth.

Green cards and International Driver's Licenses are NOT acceptable forms of ID.

  • A valid current driver's license or photo ID card.
  • A valid Armed Forces ID; 
  • A valid U.S. passport or foreign passport (with U.S. travel visa) containing the holder's photograph.

State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1020
Phone: 850-488-3223
Fax: 850-922-5175
Email: abt@dbpr.state.fl.us
Website: www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/alcoholic-beverages-and-tobacco/

We have over 30 plus years of experience and consider the most reputable and recommended training provider in the service of alcohol certification.  Our founder, Robert Pomplun, has been involved in the hospitality industry as an alcohol certification consultant, instructor, manager, and coordinator. Our alcohol training and certification courses with Robert's guidance have benefited tens of thousands of bartenders, servers, managers, owners, and security staff across the nation. Our courses will prepare you and your team with knowledge as the most critical component of responsible alcohol service.

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Computers or devices compatible to take this course:

 

  • Windows 7,8,or 10
  • Mac OSX or better
  • Android based tablet or phone (version 5.0 or better)
  • iPhone 6 or better
  • iPad 4 or better

 

Compatible web browsers:

 

  • Google Chrome ver. 50 or better
  • Mozilla Firefox ver. 45 or better
  • Safari 10 or better
  • Microsoft IE 11 or better
  • Microsoft Edge ver. 80 or better

 

Samsung web browsers on Android devices are not compatible. Online interactive learning software does have difficulties running on the Samsung web browser.  Please, switch to the native Google Chrome on your device instead.  You will have a better user experience.  Every Samsung smartphone comes with the native Google Chrome web browser.  If you need to download it, click the link below.

 

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Testimonials

It’s all good. I will have our 12 other employees take this course. Thank you!

Steven - FL

Great course i learned everything i needed.

John - Bartender Skills Training

Our Alcohol Training Course

Serving Alcohol has over 35 years of experience in teaching alcohol certification principles and in-depth knowledge. You'll learn alcohol awareness, intervention techniques, server duties, carding procedures, and state laws. All in a simple online alcohol server training course that is easy to understand. If you're a bartender, a waiter / waitress, or server looking to achieve your bartender license or server permit, then our course is the one you'll need.
 

  • Online interactive and self-paced training
  • 100% Pass Guarantee or your money back
  • 24/7 Customer Support Center

 

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Bartenders
  • Bar backs
  • Servers & Wait Staff
  • Restaurant / Bar Supervisors
  • Restaurant / Bar Managers & Owners
  • Wine & Liquor Store Cashiers
  • Grocery Store Cashiers
  • Store Supervisors, Manager, & Owners

 

You Will Learn How To:

  • Protect yourself and establishment from liability
  • Recognize the effects of alcohol on your customers
  • Prevent customers from becoming overly intoxicated
  • Intervene when you need to refuse a sale effectively
  • Prevent and deal with disturbances
  • Accurately check IDs and recognize minors with fake IDs
  • Prevent second-party sales
  • React with authorities when a problem arises