
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training Permit

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California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Certification – State-Approved Training
Get Your California RBS Certification Online
Under California law, anyone who serves, pours, or delivers alcoholic beverages—along with those who check IDs and their managers—must be RBS certified. This training is required by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and must be completed through a state-approved provider.
Who Needs California RBS Training?
Bartenders, servers, waitstaff, managers, and even volunteers working in on-premises establishments must complete Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) training and pass the ABC exam within 60 days of hire.
What You’ll Learn in the California RBS Training Course
This course helps you understand your responsibilities under California law and gives you the tools to serve responsibly. Topics include:
– How alcohol affects the body and judgment
– California alcohol laws and server responsibilities
– Identifying underage or intoxicated patrons
– Techniques for slowing or refusing service
– Safe, responsible beverage service practices
– The role of establishment policies and ABC compliance
Complete Your California ABC Certification Today
After finishing the course, you’ll register with the California RBS Portal and take the state exam. This certification is mandatory for all alcohol servers statewide.