Washington MAST Alcohol Server Training - Class 12 & Class 13

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WSLCB-listed provider Washington MAST

Class 12 / Class 13 Permit class depends on age

5-year MAST permit Keep the issued permit at work

Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board

Washington MAST Training & Your Server Permit

Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) is Washington's program for covered alcohol-service duties. ABC Server Training appears on the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB) certified online-provider list.

After successful training and testing, the provider issues and mails the appropriate Class 12 or Class 13 permit and reports completion to WSLCB. MAST is not a separate state-portal exam process.

Know the requirements

Washington MAST Requirements at a Glance

Know your permit class and deadline before accepting alcohol-service responsibilities.

60 days

General new-hire deadline

Covered servers, bartenders and managers generally must obtain their MAST permit within 60 days of hire. Certain tasting duties have no grace period.

21+

Class 12 Mixologist Permit

The Class 12 permit is for adults age 21 and older. The job duties must still comply with the establishment's license and other alcohol laws.

18-20

Class 13 Servers Permit

The Class 13 permit applies to workers ages 18-20 and does not authorize the full range of Class 12 duties.

5 years

MAST permit validity

Renew by completing certified MAST training and testing again before your existing permit expires.

Official guidance: WSLCB Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (opens in a new tab) WSLCB MAST permit questions (opens in a new tab)

Roles and responsibilities

Who Must Complete Washington MAST?

Washington MAST covers more than bartenders. Check both the duties and the type of licensed premises.

On-premises service teams

People who serve, mix or sell alcohol for consumption at the premises need MAST when covered by WSLCB rules.

Managers and supervisors

People who supervise covered alcohol-service employees also fall within MAST requirements.

Tastings and growler filling

Certain grocery, specialty-shop and other off-premises tasting or growler functions require MAST too. Obtain the required Class 12 permit before tasting duties where no grace period applies.

Employers assigning different duties

Match each person's duties to the permit they hold. A Class 13 permit should not be treated as permission to perform all Class 12 work.

Official guidance: WSLCB Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (opens in a new tab) WSLCB MAST permit questions (opens in a new tab)

Understand the credential

Your Provider Issues the MAST Permit

Complete training and the examination through a certified MAST provider. The provider reports the completion to WSLCB and mails the official permit within 30 days.

Washington does not issue a temporary MAST permit. A payment receipt, course confirmation or emailed completion record should not be treated as an official temporary permit.

Allow time for delivery

Keep your contact and mailing details accurate. Contact the provider about a missing permit or replacement; do not wait until the end of the hire deadline to arrange training.

Your next steps

How Washington MAST Training Works

Choose certified training, pass the course examination and keep the official permit the provider sends you.

01 / ENROLL

Start certified MAST training

Use Begin Course for Washington and confirm that your personal and mailing information is correct.

02 / COMPLETE

Finish training and the exam

Successfully complete the certified program and its examination. Your age determines whether the provider issues Class 12 or Class 13.

03 / RECEIVE

Watch for your mailed permit

The provider reports your completion to WSLCB and mails your MAST permit within 30 days.

04 / KEEP CURRENT

Keep your permit available

Have the permit and acceptable identification available while performing covered duties, and retrain before expiration.

Do not use the general 60-day new-hire rule for duties that require the permit before work, including specified alcohol tastings.

Official guidance: WSLCB Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (opens in a new tab) WSLCB MAST permit questions (opens in a new tab)

What makes Washington different

Two Permit Classes. No Temporary MAST Permit.

These are Washington-specific distinctions that matter when assigning restaurant, bar and retail duties.

Turning 21 does not mean ignoring your permit

Contact your MAST provider about upgrading a Class 13 permit to Class 12 and verify the permitted duties before taking on new work.

A new job does not renew an expired permit

Check the expiration date on an existing permit. The first-time hiring window is not a substitute for keeping an already-required MAST permit current.

Official guidance: WSLCB MAST permit questions (opens in a new tab)

Plan beyond course completion

MAST Renewal, Replacement & Course Fees

Renew with certified training

MAST permits are valid for five years. Complete certified training and testing again to obtain a new permit; do not describe a course receipt as a temporary replacement.

Contact the issuing provider

For delivery, correction or replacement questions, contact the provider that issued your permit. Training and replacement charges are provider-specific; review the course offer rather than assuming a uniform state training fee.

Official guidance: WSLCB MAST permit questions (opens in a new tab) WSLCB certified MAST providers (opens in a new tab)

Local teams. State-specific requirements.

MAST Training Across Washington Hospitality Markets

Plan MAST completion around actual duties, permit age categories and staffing schedules across your Washington locations.

Seattle

Coordinate MAST records for restaurant, bar, hotel and event-service teams.

Bellevue

Plan permit completion for hotel dining, restaurant and hospitality group employees.

Tacoma

Organize training for service teams and supervisors across restaurant and entertainment operations.

Spokane

Keep MAST renewals on the calendar for inland hospitality and restaurant groups.

Vancouver

Use Washington MAST rules for Washington work; a neighboring state's credential is not the same permit.

Everett

Support restaurant, lodging and event teams with role-appropriate MAST onboarding.

Bellingham

Plan training for restaurant staff and seasonal hospitality hiring.

Olympia

Coordinate restaurant, catering and lodging team permit records.

Yakima

Confirm the MAST rules that apply to tasting duties as well as restaurant service.

Tri-Cities

Manage MAST completion and renewals across Kennewick, Pasco and Richland teams.

For teams throughout Washington, confirm the requirements for each employee's duties and licensed premises before choosing training.

Employers & group training

Washington MAST for Employers & Multi-Location Teams

Enroll restaurant groups, bars, hotels and covered retail teams through Enroll Your Employees. Record each employee's permit class, completion date, mailing status and expiration date.

For tasting assignments and employees ages 18-20, confirm the specific permit and duty restrictions before scheduling work.

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FAQs

Washington Training Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for employees, managers and employers navigating Washington's training and credential requirements.

Official guidance: WSLCB Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (opens in a new tab)

What does MAST stand for?

MAST means Mandatory Alcohol Server Training, the Washington program overseen by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.

Who needs Washington MAST training?

MAST applies to covered employees who serve, mix, sell or supervise alcohol for on-premises consumption, plus certain tasting and growler-filling functions. Confirm the rules for the specific license and duties.

Is ABC Server Training on the Washington provider list?

ABC Server Training appears on WSLCB's certified MAST online-provider list. Use the official list linked here to confirm the current listing before enrolling.

How long after hire do I have to obtain a MAST permit?

The general deadline is 60 days after hire for covered new servers, bartenders and managers. Certain duties, including specified tastings, require the permit before that work begins.

What is the difference between Class 12 and Class 13?

Class 12 is the Mixologist Permit for people age 21 and older. Class 13 is the Servers Permit for ages 18-20. Class 13 has narrower privileges; check permitted duties before assigning work.

Who sends me my Washington permit?

The certified MAST provider mails your permit and reports completion to WSLCB after successful training and testing. WSLCB directs providers to do this within 30 days.

Can I get a temporary MAST permit?

No. Washington does not offer a temporary MAST permit. A registration receipt or course confirmation is not a substitute for the official permit.

How long is a Washington MAST permit valid?

A MAST permit is valid for five years. Check its printed expiration date and arrange certified training and testing again before it expires.

How do I replace a missing MAST permit?

Contact the certified provider that issued your permit. Use WSLCB's MAST guidance if you need help identifying the provider or checking your record.

Does a MAST permit replace the business liquor license?

No. MAST is an individual training permit. The establishment must separately hold the license and permissions needed for its alcohol operations.

Can an employer enroll several employees?

Yes. Use Enroll Your Employees. Continue to track each employee's individual permit class, work restrictions and renewal date.

Can I use the 60-day rule to perform a tasting without MAST?

Do not assume so. WSLCB requires the appropriate Class 12 permit before specified tasting duties; the usual new-hire grace period does not cover those functions.

Verify with the regulator

Official Washington Resources

More training information

Regulatory sources checked October 6, 2026. Confirm current requirements with the state and, where applicable, the local licensing authority.

Your next step

Get Started with Washington MAST

Review the current course offer and start your MAST training, or organize employee enrollment for a Washington team.