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Illinois BASSET Certification – 100% Online
Illinois Alcohol Seller/Server Training for Bartenders, Servers, Sellers, Security & Eligible Delivery Employees
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$9.99 $40.00
Illinois BASSET Training100% Online
Certification Valid 3 YearsRetraining required for renewal
Employer & Group EnrollmentTrain individuals or multiple employees
Illinois alcohol seller/server training
Illinois BASSET Training — 100% Online
BASSET stands for Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training. It is the Illinois alcohol seller/server training program administered by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC).
Complete online training for qualifying alcohol sales, service and ID-checking duties. BASSET is relevant to eligible bartenders, servers, sellers, security and cocktail-delivery employees, as well as employers coordinating staff training.
Confirm the requirements for your duties and location. Statewide BASSET rules and local liquor-authority requirements should both be considered.
BASSET certification, not a bartender license.
This page is about Illinois BASSET training and certification. Completing the course does not issue a separate bartender license or replace the requirements that apply to the licensed business.
Official program information:
Illinois Liquor Control Commission BASSET program (opens in a new tab)
Match the training to your duties
Who Needs BASSET Certification in Illinois?
BASSET requirements apply to qualifying roles and duties, not simply to everyone working in a business that handles alcohol.
Alcohol sales, service & delivery
Qualifying roles include:
- Bartenders selling or serving open-container alcoholic beverages.
- Restaurant and cocktail servers with qualifying alcohol-service duties.
- Alcohol sellers whose duties are subject to state or local BASSET requirements.
- Eligible cocktail-delivery employees performing duties covered by Illinois rules.
ID-checking employees & training managers
- Sales ID-checking employees: people checking identification for qualifying alcohol purchases.
- Door and security employees: people checking identification for entry at covered licensed premises.
- Managers and employers: people responsible for coordinating staff training and confirming the requirements that apply to each role.
A management title alone does not determine an employee's training obligation. Review the person's duties and the applicable state and local requirements.
For alcohol sellers and other employees, confirm whether your duties are covered under the state rules, local rules or both. Do not assume every retail cashier or delivery worker has the same BASSET requirement.
Plan your training
When Do I Need to Complete Illinois BASSET Training?
Qualifying employees generally must complete BASSET training within 120 days after beginning employment.
The statewide deadline is not a guarantee that every employee may wait 120 days. Local liquor authorities may set shorter training deadlines or additional requirements.
Employees and employers should confirm the applicable requirements before relying on the statewide timeframe.
Review official ILCC BASSET information (opens in a new tab)
120 days
General statewide training deadline
Measured from the start of employment for qualifying employees.
Check local rules too.
Shorter deadlines and other local BASSET conditions may apply.
Enroll. Train. Report. Retain.
How to Get BASSET Certified Online
Your training provider handles the training and reporting process. The BASSET certification record is part of the Illinois regulatory program.
01 / ENROLL
Enroll in the Illinois BASSET course
Choose Illinois BASSET training and complete your enrollment.
02 / TRAIN
Complete the approved training
Complete the online BASSET training and the course requirements.
03 / REPORT
Trainer reports completion to ILCC
Your training provider submits course-completion information to the Illinois Liquor Control Commission within the required reporting period.
04 / RETAIN
Access your BASSET certification
Access and retain your BASSET certification information or card through the Illinois state system.
Training and state records have different roles. Allow for provider reporting and state record processing; do not assume a newly completed course appears immediately in the lookup system.
Official Illinois BASSET program information (opens in a new tab)
BASSET certification search in the ILCC Portal (opens in a new tab)
Keep your certification current
Your Illinois BASSET Certification & Renewal
Illinois BASSET certification is valid for three years. Retraining is required for renewal.
Review your certification information and plan to take BASSET training again when renewal is due. Employers can use group enrollment when multiple team members need training or renewal.
Keep your certification information with your work records and continue to confirm any additional local requirements.
3 years
BASSET certification validity
Renew by completing BASSET training again.
The three-year certification period is separate from the initial employment training deadline.
Find your BASSET record
How to Look Up Your Illinois BASSET Certification or Card
Use the official ILCC Portal's BASSET Search to find your certification record and access the available certificate information.
After training, your provider reports successful completion to ILCC. Your certification information becomes available through the state system after the reporting and processing steps.
When the record is available, retain a copy for your records. Contact your training provider for help if a recent completion is not yet shown or your submitted information needs review.
Use the official state lookup.
The BASSET Search is available under the Education menu in the ILCC Portal.
Look up your Illinois BASSET certification (opens in a new tab)
Need program guidance? Visit the Illinois BASSET program page (opens in a new tab).
Group & Corporate Training
Illinois BASSET Training for Restaurants, Bars & Employers
Enroll qualifying staff from restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels, clubs, catering businesses, event operators, hospitality groups and multi-location operations.
Coordinate training for new employees and team members due for renewal. Confirm local deadlines and any additional requirements for each location.
Check your city or local liquor authority
Local Illinois BASSET Requirements May Vary
Local Illinois liquor authorities may impose shorter training deadlines, additional employee requirements or other BASSET conditions. Employees and employers should also confirm local requirements.
- Shorter training deadlines than the general statewide timeframe.
- Additional employee coverage based on local rules and duties.
- Other local compliance requirements that apply to the licensed business or employee.
This statewide page does not replace local compliance review. Check the requirements for the location where the employee works, including each location in a multi-location business.
Choose your Illinois training
Illinois BASSET Course & Food Handler Combination
Choose the Illinois alcohol seller/server course, or select the separate combination product when you also need Food Handler training.
Alcohol seller/server training
Illinois Server Training
Online Illinois BASSET training. The course-only product does not include Food Handler training.
$9.99course only
Two training programs
Illinois Server Training + Food Handler
Choose the combination to enroll in Illinois BASSET and Food Handler training. These are separate training programs.
$21.99combined training
Select the training appropriate to your job and location. Food Handler training does not replace BASSET, and BASSET does not replace Food Handler training.
Online training across Illinois
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Illinois BASSET Training Across Major Hospitality Markets
Complete Illinois BASSET training online for qualifying roles throughout the state. Employers can coordinate training for individuals, whole teams or multiple locations.
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Cook County / Chicago suburbs
Training for qualifying hospitality teams across Cook County and the Chicago suburbs, with local requirements checked for each workplace.
Naperville
Online Illinois BASSET training for qualifying restaurant, bar and hospitality employees in Naperville.
Aurora
BASSET training for qualifying alcohol-service employees and employers coordinating staff training in Aurora.
Rockford
Online training for qualifying restaurant, hotel, club and event-operation employees in Rockford.
Springfield
Illinois BASSET training for qualifying hospitality employees and employer groups in Springfield.
Peoria
Online BASSET training for qualifying bartenders, servers and ID-checking employees in Peoria.
Bloomington-Normal
Training for qualifying restaurant, bar and hospitality teams across Bloomington-Normal.
Champaign-Urbana
Online BASSET training for qualifying alcohol-service employees and hospitality employers in Champaign-Urbana.
Joliet
BASSET training for qualifying restaurant, bar, hotel and event-operation employees in Joliet.
Elgin
Online Illinois BASSET training for qualifying alcohol sellers, servers and ID-checking employees in Elgin.
Metro East
Training for qualifying hospitality employees and multi-location teams in the Illinois Metro East area.
Available statewide; local rules still apply. Confirm the training deadlines and employee requirements for the location where you work.
FAQs
Illinois BASSET Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for Illinois alcohol sellers, servers, ID-checking employees and employers.
Official guidance:
Illinois BASSET program (opens in a new tab)
ILCC BASSET certification search (opens in a new tab)
What is BASSET?
BASSET stands for Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training. It is the Illinois alcohol seller/server training program administered by the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC).
Is BASSET required in Illinois?
Yes, BASSET is required for qualifying alcohol sellers, servers and ID-checking employees under Illinois rules. The requirements depend on the duties performed and the applicable state and local rules; they should not be described as a blanket requirement for everyone who handles alcohol.
Who needs BASSET certification?
Qualifying roles include bartenders and restaurant or cocktail servers selling or serving open-container alcoholic beverages, employees checking IDs for qualifying alcohol sales or entry at covered licensed premises, and eligible cocktail-delivery employees. Alcohol sellers and other roles may also be subject to applicable state or local requirements. Managers and employers should confirm the requirements for each employee's duties.
How soon after starting work do I need BASSET training?
Qualifying employees generally must complete BASSET training within 120 days after beginning employment. Local liquor authorities may impose shorter deadlines or additional requirements, so confirm the rules where you work.
How long is BASSET certification valid?
Illinois BASSET certification is valid for three years. Retraining is required for renewal.
How do I renew my Illinois BASSET certification?
Renew your BASSET certification by completing BASSET training again. Certification is valid for three years, so review your certification record and plan retraining when renewal is due. Continue to confirm any additional local requirements.
Can I complete BASSET training online?
Yes. Illinois BASSET training is available online. Complete the training and course requirements; the training provider reports successful completion to ILCC, and your BASSET certification information becomes available through the state system.
Who reports my BASSET course completion to Illinois?
The training provider submits successful course-completion information to ILCC within the required reporting period. The provider handles instruction and reporting; the BASSET certification record is part of the Illinois regulatory program. Allow for reporting and state processing before expecting a new record to appear.
Is BASSET the same as a bartender license?
No. BASSET is Illinois alcohol seller/server training and certification. It is not a separate bartender license and does not replace other requirements that apply to the employee or licensed business.
Does my local city or county have stricter requirements?
Local Illinois liquor authorities may impose shorter training deadlines, additional employee requirements or other BASSET conditions. Employees and employers should confirm local requirements. A statewide course page does not replace local compliance review.
How do I replace or look up my BASSET certification/card?
Use the official BASSET Search in the ILCC Portal (opens in a new tab) to look up your certification and access the available certificate information. Retain a copy when your record is available. Contact your training provider for help if a recent course completion is not yet shown or the submitted information needs review.
Can employers enroll multiple employees?
Yes. Use Enroll Your Employees for Illinois BASSET group and corporate training. Employee enrollment is available for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, hotels, clubs, caterers, event operators, hospitality groups and multi-location businesses.
Does the Illinois course include Food Handler training?
The $9.99 Illinois Server Training course is BASSET alcohol seller/server training only. Food Handler training is included in the separate Illinois Server Training + Food Handler combination, priced at $21.99. Choose the combination when you need both programs.
Let's get started!
Start Your Illinois BASSET Training Online
Begin your Illinois alcohol seller/server training or enroll your employees. Confirm the requirements for your role and location, then plan your training and renewal.
