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Indiana State Excise Police
Indiana ATC Certified Server Training - Employee Permit Education
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Indiana ATC training
Certified server education
Training + Employee Permit
Two different requirements
3-year refresher cycle
Keep training records current
Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission
Indiana Certified Server Training & Employee Permits
Indiana requires certified server training for people holding an Employee Permit to dispense alcoholic beverages. Training is not merely an optional benefit for covered servers.
The Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission (ATC) and Indiana State Excise Police oversee the training framework. The state's online trainer list includes LiquorLicense.com/ABC Server Training. Your training record and your ATC Employee Permit remain separate.
Know the requirements
Indiana Training Deadlines & Restricted Permits
The general training window and the restricted-permit sequence are different. Do not apply one rule to every new employee.
120 days
General training deadline
Covered alcohol servers generally must complete certified training no later than 120 days after starting work at the establishment.
3 years
Refresher training
Covered alcohol servers must take refresher training every three years after completing the program.
18-20
Restricted Employee Permit
Complete approved training before applying through the private-course/paper route. The state's integrated online application also offers ATC training within that process.
2 records
Training and Employee Permit
A training certificate is evidence of education. It does not itself issue or renew the separate ATC Employee Permit.
Official guidance: ATC certified server training (opens in a new tab) Indiana training deadlines and refresher guidance (opens in a new tab) State Excise Police restricted employee-permit rules (opens in a new tab)
Roles and responsibilities
Who Needs Indiana Certified Server Training?
Start with whether the job requires an Employee Permit and what alcohol-service duties are actually permitted.
Employee Permit holders
People holding an Employee Permit to dispense alcoholic beverages are subject to the certified server-training requirement.
Restaurant and hotel service teams
Covered bartenders, servers and employees dispensing alcohol need both the proper permit and the required training, not just a course receipt.
Workers ages 18-20
Restricted permits allow specified service in eligible dining and family areas under the required supervision. They do not authorize bartending, mixing or drawing alcoholic beverages.
Employers managing compliance
Match job assignments to the employee's age and permit restrictions. Maintain training verification records and track refresher dates separately from permit renewal.
Official guidance: ATC certified server training (opens in a new tab) State Excise Police restricted employee-permit rules (opens in a new tab) Indiana training deadlines and refresher guidance (opens in a new tab)
Understand the credential
Certified Training Is Not Your Employee Permit
The course documents completion of certified server training. ATC handles the separate Employee Permit application and renewal.
Your hiring deadline for education does not mean you may ignore permit requirements or restricted-permit conditions. Check the state application instructions before assigning covered alcohol-service work.
Keep the permit and training together
Provide the correct training record when required in the ATC application process, and retain both your training certificate and issued Employee Permit.
Your next steps
From Indiana Training to Employee Permit Records
This sequence suits students using an approved private course. ATC also offers a free state training option through its online services.
01 / CHECK
Identify the correct permit route
Confirm the job duties, age category and whether an unrestricted or restricted Employee Permit is required.
02 / TRAIN
Complete certified server education
Use Begin Course to enroll in the Indiana program. Restricted-permit applicants using a private course should complete training before applying.
03 / APPLY
Use ATC Employee Permit services
Submit the separate permit application and required training documentation. Follow the state's current instructions for the chosen application method.
04 / MAINTAIN
Track training and permit dates
Keep your Employee Permit current, retain training verification and complete the required three-year server refresher.
The ATC online application can offer its own training after payment within the application flow. This does not remove the training requirement for restricted-permit issuance.
Official guidance: ATC certified server training (opens in a new tab) State Excise Police restricted employee-permit rules (opens in a new tab) ATC online permit services (opens in a new tab)
What makes Indiana different
Ages 18-20: A Separate Restricted-Permit Path
Indiana's younger-worker rules affect both the application sequence and the duties an employee may perform.
Do not wait 120 days to qualify for the restricted permit
The general training deadline is not a substitute for the approved education needed to obtain a restricted Employee Permit. Complete the applicable training step before permit issuance.
A permit with limits is not a bartender permit
Restricted employees must work within the permitted locations, service tasks and supervision rules. Check State Excise Police guidance before scheduling duties in a bar area.
Official guidance: State Excise Police restricted employee-permit rules (opens in a new tab) Indiana training deadlines and refresher guidance (opens in a new tab)
Plan beyond course completion
Indiana Refresher Training & Permit Renewal
A three-year training cycle
Employers must require covered servers to take refresher training every three years and maintain training verification records. Schedule retraining before the record becomes outdated.
A separate permit transaction
Training payment is not an ATC Employee Permit application fee. Use the current state application for permit charges and renewal requirements; the course does not renew the permit automatically.
Official guidance: Indiana training deadlines and refresher guidance (opens in a new tab) ATC online permit services (opens in a new tab)
Local teams. State-specific requirements.
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Indiana Training for Local Hospitality Teams
Coordinate training, age restrictions and Employee Permit records across Indiana restaurant, lodging and hospitality operations.
Fort Wayne
Keep permit and refresher records organized across restaurant and hospitality locations.
Evansville
Support restaurant, bar and lodging teams with a clear training and permit checklist.
South Bend
Prepare new and returning hospitality staff for the permit category their duties require.
Bloomington
Check restricted-permit rules carefully when onboarding employees ages 18-20.
Carmel
Coordinate restaurant and hotel training as part of employee onboarding.
Fishers
Track training completion and permit renewal independently across growing teams.
Lafayette
Schedule refresher training for restaurant staff while checking each employee's permit.
Gary
Match service assignments with the proper Employee Permit and training record.
Hammond
Help multi-location teams keep Indiana requirements attached to Indiana work assignments.
For teams throughout Indiana, confirm the requirements for each employee's duties and licensed premises before choosing training.
Employers & group training
Indiana Certified Training for Employers
Organize education for restaurant groups, bars, hotels and multi-location operators. Keep a roster that distinguishes training completion, three-year refresher dates, Employee Permit status and restricted-permit conditions.
Employer enrollment purchases training. It does not replace each employee's separate ATC application or authorize restricted staff to perform additional duties.
FAQs
Indiana Training Frequently Asked Questions
Answers for employees, managers and employers navigating Indiana's training and credential requirements.
Official guidance: ATC certified server training (opens in a new tab)
Is server training required in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana requires certified server training for people holding an Employee Permit to dispense alcoholic beverages. Covered servers should not rely on older language describing training as merely optional.
How soon must covered servers complete training?
The general deadline is no later than 120 days after starting work at the establishment. Restricted Employee Permit applicants ages 18-20 have an earlier training requirement tied to obtaining that permit.
Does the course give me my Indiana Employee Permit?
No. Training certification and the ATC Employee Permit are separate. Complete the state application and retain the issued permit as well as your course record.
Is ABC Server Training listed by Indiana?
The Indiana State Excise Police online trainer list includes LiquorLicense.com/ABC Server Training. Check the official list linked on this page for the current provider entry.
What changes for applicants ages 18-20?
Ages 18-20 use the restricted Employee Permit rules for eligible duties and locations. Complete approved training before applying through the private-course/paper route; ATC's online system can instead offer state training within the application process.
Can a restricted permit holder work as a bartender?
No. Restricted permits do not authorize bartending or mixing or drawing alcoholic beverages. Work locations, duties and supervision must follow State Excise Police rules.
How often is Indiana refresher training required?
Covered alcohol servers must take refresher training every three years after completing the program. Employers should keep training verification records and monitor this date separately from permit renewal.
Is Indiana state training available without a course charge?
Yes. ATC offers free certified server training through its online services, as well as recognizing approved third-party training. Review the options and the permit route that applies to you.
Where do I apply for an Employee Permit?
Use the ATC online permit services linked on this page, or follow the state's instructions for a paper application. Use your own identity and keep your training details accurate.
Does the course fee include my ATC permit fee?
Do not assume so. The education purchase and the Employee Permit application are separate transactions. Check the current state application for permit charges.
Can an employer train multiple Indiana employees?
Yes. Use Enroll Your Employees. Continue to verify each person's permit, age restrictions and individual training record.
Does retraining automatically renew my Employee Permit?
No. Taking a refresher course maintains the training requirement. Follow ATC's separate permit renewal process as well.
Verify with the regulator
Official Indiana 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
Start Indiana Training with the Permit Process in Mind
Review the course offer above, complete your education and follow the separate ATC Employee Permit requirements. Use Enroll Your Employees for group course enrollment.
