June 13, 2025
If you're getting ready to work in a bar, restaurant, casino, grocery store, or any other establishment where alcohol is sold or served in Louisiana, you’ve likely heard the term Bar Card. It’s more than just a nickname—it’s an essential requirement if your job involves handling alcohol.
Below, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about getting your Bar Card, why it matters, and how to make the process quick and easy.
A Bar Card is the commonly used term for the Responsible Vendor (RV) Server Permit issued by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC). It serves as official proof that you’ve completed an approved alcohol server training course and are legally certified to serve or sell alcoholic beverages in Louisiana.
Without a valid Bar Card, you’re not allowed to work in any position that involves alcohol service or sales.
If you work—or plan to work—in any job that involves selling, serving, or checking IDs for alcohol, you are required by Louisiana law to complete Responsible Vendor training and earn your Bar Card. This includes:
Bartenders
Waiters and waitresses
Barbacks and bussers
Cashiers at grocery and convenience stores
Store clerks at gas stations
Managers and security personnel
Anyone handling alcohol in any setting
You must complete the training within 45 days of your hire date to stay compliant.
The training is designed to help you understand your responsibilities as someone who serves or sells alcohol in Louisiana. Topics include:
Overview of Louisiana alcohol laws
How to spot fake or invalid IDs
How to handle visibly intoxicated customers
What to do in difficult situations
Responsible marketing and management practices
The training concludes with a multiple-choice exam, and you must score at least 70% to pass.
Here’s how the process works:
Take an approved course – Enroll in a state-approved training provider like LIQUORexam.com. Our course is 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly.
Pass the exam – Complete the training and pass the final exam with a minimum score of 70%.
We report your completion – Once you pass, we’ll report your training to the Louisiana ATC on your behalf.
Download your Bar Card – Within a few business days, your Bar Card will be ready to download from the ATC website.
Need help locating your Bar Card?
Click here for our step-by-step guide on how to look it up and download it.
Your Louisiana Bar Card is valid for four (4) years from the date of issue. After it expires, you must retake the RV training and exam to stay compliant and renew your certification.
We make the process as easy and affordable as possible:
✅ 100% online and self-paced—complete it on your own schedule
✅ Mobile and desktop friendly—works on all devices
✅ Automatic reporting to the Louisiana ATC
✅ Certificate and wallet card instantly available upon completion
✅ Trusted by thousands of hospitality professionals and employers across the state
Whether you’re starting your first job or just need to renew, we’ve got you covered.
Our Louisiana Responsible Vendor Training (Bar Card) course is state-approved and designed by hospitality pros who know what employers are looking for.
Click here to enroll now and get one step closer to earning your Bar Card today!
