Course Description

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Louisiana ATC-Approved Alcohol Seller/Server Training & Certification – Get Your Bar Card

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 state law, “any employee of a vendor who is authorized to sell or serve alcoholic beverages or tobacco products or deals with customers who purchase or consume these products” must complete a Responsible Vendor (RV) Course and obtain an RV Server Permit, also known as the Louisiana Bar Card, within 45 days of hire.

Our course covers everything you need to know to serve and sell alcohol legally and responsibly in Louisiana, meeting the Mandatory Training requirements set by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control. The course emphasizes responsible service practices and legal requirements for alcohol servers across the state.

✅ Need help finding or downloading your Louisiana Bar Card after training? Click here for our step-by-step guide.

Course Highlights:

• Louisiana State Compliance: Fully meets the Louisiana ATC requirements for mandatory alcohol server training.
• Responsible Vendor Program: Learn the essentials of the Responsible Vendor Program, including responsible alcohol service, legal compliance, and recognizing intoxicated patrons.
• Statewide Requirement: Alcohol server training is mandatory across Louisiana for employees serving or selling alcohol and tobacco products.

Before You Start:
Before beginning the course, please visit the ATC website to create your ATC account. Once you complete the training and pass the final exam, we will report your training record to the ATC within 10 days. After the record is processed, you’ll be able to log in to the ATC website to print your Bar Card.

Need Help?
If you do not see your training record on the ATC website after 10 days, please reach out to us via our CONTACT US page or call 888-344-5554 to confirm that your training record has been successfully transmitted to the ATC.

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 the state of Louisiana, licensees must meet the following conditions:

• Have all new hires complete an approved alcohol server training program within 45 days from the date of hire.
• Submit the annual fee of $50.00 per licensed establishment.
• Provide all new employees with information on the local parish and municipal ordinances and regulations that affect the sale and service of alcohol at their establishment.
• Server training records must be maintained on the premises of the establishment at all times.
• Re-certification of all employees must occur every 4 years.
• Warning signs must be posted on the premises in order to inform customers of the establishment’s policy against selling alcohol to minors.

The ATC issues server permits, which must be renewed every 4 years by successfully completing an approved alcohol server training program. Licensees may verify that an employee’s server permit is valid by contacting the ATC. While on duty, a server is required to:

• Have their permit with them.
• Have at least one picture ID with them.

COURSE SPECIFICS

Lessons in this Louisiana Responsible Vendor Training (Bar Card) training include:

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

COURSE GOALS

• Understand Louisiana laws and regulations for alcohol sales and service.
• Learn responsible alcohol service and sales practices.
• Gain skills to recognize intoxicated persons and minors.
• Prevent alcohol service to intoxicated individuals and minors.
• Handle challenging situations in licensed establishments.
• Master ID checking and detecting fake IDs.
• Promote responsible service to positively impact the community.

COURSE FEATURES

• 100% Online
• Learn at your own pace
• Log out and resume where you left off
• Works on All Devices
• 90-day Course Access
• Pass Guarantee (99.8% of students pass on the first attempt) 
• Free printable wallet card

STATE LIQUOR AUTHORITY

State of Louisiana Department of Revenue
Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control
8585 Archives Avenue, Suite 220
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70809
Phone: 225-925-4041
Fax: 225-925-3975
Website: Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC)

Important:

To meet the standards set forth by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC), students are required to:

• Provide a valid U.S.-issued form of identification (such as a driver's license, state ID, Social Security card, or work authorization document). Foreign-issued IDs, including passports, are not accepted by the ATC.

• Submit a valid residential address when completing training on our platform. Our system will verify the address upon completion to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

If the address provided by the student is found to be invalid or non-compliant, you will be promptly notified via email regarding the discrepancy. You will then have 24 hours from the time of notification to provide a valid residential address (including an apartment number if applicable).

Failure to update the address or provide a valid U.S. ID within the specified timeframe may result in the reporting of training as failed to the ATC, thereby impacting your ability to obtain a Bar Card. Additionally, if a valid update is received after the 24-hour deadline—requiring us to resubmit a new roster—an administrative fee will apply.

*This training is also referred to as 'Louisiana Alcohol Server/Seller Training' or 'Louisiana Bartender Training' and 'Louisiana Bar Card'

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