California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training
Complete your required California RBS training online with a fast, flexible course designed for alcohol servers, managers, and hospitality businesses.
Get ready to pass your ABC RBS Exam with confidence! Every enrollment now includes our official California RBS Study Guide — a powerful, easy-to-follow resource that highlights everything you need to know for the state exam.
Even better — the ABC RBS Exam is open book, so you can use this guide while taking the test to help you find the right answers fast and finish with confidence.
Access your Study Guide instantly inside your course materials after enrolling.
Get Your California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification with Our ABC-Approved, 100% Online Course
Meet California’s Responsible Beverage Service requirements with our state-approved, fully online RBS training. Learn at your own pace, pass with ease, and ensure compliance with all ABC regulations for responsible alcohol service across California. Complete the course in as little as one hour and start serving legally and responsibly today.
California ABC-Approved Alcohol Server Training & Certification – Get Certified Online
This California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) approved training course provides essential certification for employees involved in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages. According to California law, all employees who serve or manage the service of alcohol must complete an RBS training program and pass the ABC exam to obtain certification.
Our course covers everything you need to know to serve and sell alcohol legally and responsibly in California, meeting the Mandatory Training requirements set by the California ABC. The course emphasizes responsible service practices and legal requirements for alcohol servers throughout the state.
Course Highlights:
- California State Compliance: Fully meets the California ABC requirements for mandatory alcohol server training.
- Responsible Beverage Service Program: Learn the essentials of responsible alcohol service, legal compliance, and recognizing signs of intoxication.
- Fast and Flexible: Complete the training in as little as one hour, 100% online, at your own pace.
- Statewide Requirement: RBS training is mandatory across California for employees involved in serving or selling alcohol.
Immediate Reporting to the ABC
Once you complete the course and pass the exam, we report your training record to the ABC immediately, so you don’t have to wait to obtain your certification.
Need Help?
If you have any issues or questions, please reach out via our CONTACT US page or call 888-344-5554. Our team is here to assist with any concerns about your training record or certification process.
Start here: Our California RBS Student Help Guide answers all the most common questions about registering your Server ID, accessing your training, taking the ABC exam, and more.
California ABC allows servers to begin the renewal process when they are within 90 days of their current certification’s expiration date. Renewal requires completing approved RBS training again and passing the ABC exam within 30 days after completing the training.
Review our How to Renew Your California RBS Certification Guide before starting your renewal training.
As of 3/15/2022, this program is APPROVED by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).
STATE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
To obtain your RBS permit, you must complete the following steps:
Step 1: Obtain your Server ID
- Prior to completing this course, you will need to create an account on the California RBS Portal at https://abcbiz.abc.ca.gov/ to obtain your “Server ID” (there is a $3 fee).
- The Server ID is a 9-digit number.
- You will need your Server ID to provide at the end of this training so that we may report your completion to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Failure to provide an accurate Server ID may result in an additional fee to update your account and resubmit proof of training to the ABC.
Step 2: Complete the LIQUORexam.com California RBS Training program.
- This is a self-paced training and can be completed in as little as 1 hour.
- The RBS training is 100% online and you may log out and return right where you left off.
Step 3: Take, and pass, the ABC Administered RBS exam with a passing score of 70% or better.
- Once you complete this online course, our system immediately reports your training to the ABC so that you may have access to the ABC-administered RBS exam.
- You may then log into the ABC Portal to access the ABC-administered Final Exam.
- Please note that you have only 30 days from the date you complete this training (and pass the final exam) to access and complete the ABC RBS exam.
What is RBS Certification?
California RBS certification means that the alcohol server has successfully completed an ABC-approved RBS training program, such as LIQUORexam.com, and passed the RBS alcohol server certification exam (hosted by ABC). Once the server has successfully completed the RBS training and exam, their RBS certification is valid for 3 years.
Who is required to complete RBS training?
Anyone who serves alcoholic beverages in the state of California is required to complete RBS training through an ABC-accredited training provider, like LIQUORexam.com. This includes servers, bartenders, managers, owners, and anyone who verifies customer identification, takes orders, makes alcoholic beverages, serves alcoholic beverages, and delivers alcoholic beverages. Read more about this on our blog titled California RBS Training Requirements: Who Needs It and Why
What is the Program Number for this California Responsible Beverage Server Training Program?
Our California Responsible Beverage Server Training Program Number is 312654998. Keep in mind this is NOT your Server ID Number.
COURSE SPECIFICS
Lessons in this California RBS training include:
- Lesson 1: Introduction to the California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training
- Lesson 2: The Social Impact of Alcohol
- Lesson 3: The Impact of Alcohol on the Human Body
- Lesson 4: State Laws and Regulations Relating to Alcoholic Beverage Control
- Lesson 5: Intervention Techniques to Prevent the Service or Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to Underage or Intoxicated Patrons
- Lesson 6: Development of Management Policies that Support the Prevention of Service or Sale of Alcoholic Beverages to Underage or Intoxicated Patrons
COURSE FEATURES
- This is a self-paced training completed 100% online
- Log out and resume where you left off
- 90-day Course Access
- Pass Guarantee (99.8% of students pass on the first attempt)
- 3-year printable certification and free printable wallet card
- Training is reported immediately to the ABC (no 24-hr waiting period) Note: It is the student's responsibility to provide the correct Server ID when registering. Failure to do so may result in an additional administration fee.
STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100 Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: (916) 419-2500
Email: rbstp@abc.ca.gov
Website: California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Q & A
Is RBS training mandatory in the State of California?
RBS training under the requirements of CA Assembly Bill 1221 became mandatory in 2022. This state mandate requires on-premises alcoholic beverage servers and their managers to successfully complete an ABC-approved RBS training program and exam.
Who is required to complete RBS training in California?
Any alcohol server and their manager must have a valid RBS certification from an ABC-accredited RBS training provider and pass an online ABC-administered RBS exam.
Who must be trained under AB 1221?
Any ABC licensee who has an “ABC On-Premises License” will need to have their staff (alcohol servers and managers of alcohol servers) trained and certified in RBS within sixty (60) days of the date of initial employment. This includes but is not limited to restaurants, bars, fast casual dining, tasting rooms (including off-sale locations), hotels, and stadiums.
What happens if I enter an incorrect Server ID?
After successfully finishing the training and passing the final exam, we will make an attempt to report your training to the ABC, enabling you to access the ABC-administered exam. If the Server ID you initially provided during registration is inaccurate, an administravite fee will apply to update your Server ID and attempt to report your training again. Before taking the final exam, you'll have a chance to verify your Server ID. If this number is incorrect, you may contact us prior to accessing the exam to update the ID number at no charge.
CORPORATE SOLUTIONS
California employers may be responsible for both the cost of required food handler training and the employee’s wages while completing it. LIQUORexam helps businesses control these expenses with competitively priced corporate training, an optimized online experience, and centralized compliance tools designed for faster, easier employee onboarding.
Reduce the Total Cost of Mandatory Employee Training
Required training involves more than the price of the course. Employers must also consider the labor cost of employees completing training while on the clock. Our fast-loading, mobile-friendly courses are designed to deliver required training efficiently, helping employees move through the material without unnecessary delays.
Corporate Discounts for Businesses of Every Size
Stop paying premium prices for mandatory training. LIQUORexam offers significantly discounted corporate pricing for California RBS and food handler training, with account options for single locations, multi-location hospitality groups, staffing agencies, hotels, restaurants, bars, and other employers.
Simplify New-Hire Compliance
Employers cannot rely on every applicant arriving with the required training already completed. A LIQUORexam Corporate Account makes it easy to add new employees, assign California RBS and food handler training, and monitor completion from one centralized dashboard. Businesses can also bundle required courses into a streamlined onboarding process for newly hired staff.
Administrative Relief Through One Corporate Dashboard
- Pre-Purchased Corporate Credits: Purchase discounted course credits in advance and allow employees to enroll using a company Access Code without using a personal credit card.
- Pay-As-You-Go Billing: Assign training when needed and pay based on actual course usage.
- Net-30 Billing Options: Qualified businesses may request invoiced billing terms.
- Centralized Compliance Tracking: View employee training status, completion records, and available certificates from one account.
- Single-Location and Multi-Location Accounts: Manage one venue or oversee training across multiple locations from a Master Corporate Account.
- No Setup Fees or Ongoing Account Charges: Corporate partners receive discounted pricing without hidden account fees.
Built for Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitality Groups, and Staffing Agencies
Whether you onboard a few employees each year or hundreds of rotating hospitality workers each month, LIQUORexam provides a cost-effective way to assign training, reduce administrative work, and maintain organized proof of compliance.
For assistance selecting the right corporate account, email contact@liquorexam.com.
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