Course Description

ATC Approved Louisiana Responsible Vendor (Bar Card) Certification - 100% Online and the most 5-star ratings!

This Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) approved training course provides essential certification for employees involved in the sale or service of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. According to Louisiana law, all employees who sell or serve alcoholic beverages must complete Responsible Vendor (RV) training and obtain a Bar Card within 45 days of hire.

Course Highlights:

• Louisiana State Compliance: Fully meets the ATC requirements for mandatory alcohol server training.
• Responsible Vendor Program: Covers responsible service, legal compliance, and recognizing intoxication.
• Fast and Flexible: 100% online, complete at your own pace.
• Statewide Requirement: Mandatory across Louisiana for employees serving or selling alcohol and tobacco products.

Before You Start:
Create your ATC account before beginning this course by visiting the Louisiana ATC website. Once you complete the training and pass the exam, we report your record to the ATC within 10 days. You’ll then be able to log in to the ATC website to download and print your official Bar Card.

✅ Need help finding or downloading your Louisiana Bar Card?

Visit our step-by-step guide here: How to Look Up and Download Your Louisiana Bar Card

As of 7/14/2015, this program is APPROVED by the Louisiana Alcohol and Tobacco Control. CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR APPROVAL

STATE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION

To qualify as a Responsible Vendor in Louisiana, licensees must:

• Ensure new hires complete approved training within 45 days.
• Pay the annual $50 establishment fee.
• Provide employees with parish/municipal ordinance information.
• Maintain training records on-site at all times.
• Re-certify employees every 4 years.
• Post warning signs against sales to minors.

While on duty, servers must carry their Bar Card permit and valid photo ID.

COURSE SPECIFICS

Lessons in this Louisiana Bar Card training include:

• Introduction – Louisiana Responsible Vendor (RV)
• Liability, Responsibility, and the Liquor Authority
• Louisiana Laws, Rules, and Regulations
• Alcohol and the Human Body
• Identification
• Other Important Topics

COURSE FEATURES

• 100% Online
• Self-paced learning
• Log out and resume anytime
• Works on all devices
• 90-day course access
• Pass Guarantee (99.8% first attempt success)
• Free printable wallet card

STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY

Louisiana Department of Revenue
Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control
8585 Archives Avenue, Suite 220
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Phone: 225-925-4041
Website: Louisiana ATC

Need Assistance?
If you have questions about your training or Bar Card status, please visit our Contact Us page for support.

*This training is also referred to as Louisiana Alcohol Server/Seller Training, Bartender Training, or Responsible Vendor Bar Card Training.

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