May 06, 2025
If you completed your California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) certification back in 2022, your certificate may be set to expire soon. As the first wave of three-year certifications comes due, many alcohol servers and managers are wondering:
“When do I need to renew my RBS certification, and how do I do it?”
The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) has confirmed that all servers certified during the initial launch of the program must recertify by August 31, 2025.
At LIQUORexam.com, we’ve helped over 60,000 Californians get certified — and we’re ready to help you renew online for just $9.95.
RBS certification is valid for three years. If you were certified in the summer of 2022 — when the law first took effect — your certification will expire by August 31, 2025. Failing to renew before that date could mean you're no longer legally eligible to serve alcohol in the state.
To stay in compliance with ABC regulations, you must complete the full RBS training and exam again before your certificate expires.
Renewing your certification is fast and straightforward. Here’s what to do:
Enroll in an ABC-Approved RBS Course
Be sure your provider is approved by the California ABC. LIQUORexam.com is fully approved and offers training at just $9.95.
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You’ll cover all key topics like preventing sales to minors, checking IDs, and understanding alcohol laws and liability.
Pass the Exam Within 30 Days
After completing the course, you must pass the RBS exam within 30 days. Once passed, LIQUORexam.com will automatically report your results to the ABC.
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Whether you’re a bartender, server, or manager, we make it easy to stay certified and compliant.
If you're unsure of your original certification date, log into the ABC RBS Portal to check. If your certification was issued in 2022, it must be renewed before August 31, 2025 to remain valid.
Take your RBS renewal training today at:
https://www.liquorexam.com/california_responsible_beverage_service_training
