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How to Get Your California Responsible Beverage Service Training
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Special Instructions
- Create an account on the California RBS Portal to register.
- Within the portal, submit an application and pay the $3.00 application fee. Then write down your ID number found in the Server Certificate Details section.
- Search for online providers and click on the StateFoodSafety link to purchase the course.
- Once you begin the StateFoodSafety course you'll be prompted to enter the Server Id Number.
- Within 1-2 days after course completion you’ll receive an email notification from the CA RBS saying you may begin your exam. The state administered exam must be completed within 30 days of the date you completed the training.
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- Log into an existing account on the RBS Portal to complete your exam.
Step 3: Get your Certification Number
- Once you successfully pass the state-administered test you will be issued a certification number as a digital certificate. Your certification number can be found in the Server Training section within the RBS Portal.
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- Understand alcohol’s effects on the body
- Understand alcohol service laws
- Learn to identify problem situations
- Know how to slow down and refuse service
- Learn and practice key serving techniques
- Recognize the importance of establishment policies
California Responsible Beverage Service Training - English FAQs
Is this StateFoodSafety alcohol certification training approved for my area?
Do I need alcohol training?
When do I need to get my California Responsible Beverage Service Training and Exam?
What do I get when I finish this course?
Are there any additional steps?
How do I renew my StateFoodSafety California RBS Training certification?
Certificate Reprint
In most areas, you can reprint your required Alcohol Server Certificate by logging in to your account.
- Login.
- Find the Certificates window on your dashboard.
- Locate the digital version of your certificate and click View Certificate.
- Select Print or Email.
Note: In some areas, you get your official Alcohol Server Certificate from the local health department. If you have lost the card you received from your state, county, or local health department, you will need to call that health department to obtain a new card, permit, or certificate.
Group Purchase
Are you looking for an easy way to manage training for multiple employees? Try our group purchase system!
Easily Manage Training
When you make a group purchase, we automatically add administrative tools to your account to help you manage your training vouchers. You'll be able to email voucher codes to employees, track their progress through the course, and view earned certificates.
Qualify for Discounts
Buy training in bulk and get up to 10% off. Discounts are available for all course types, from food handlers card training to food manager certification.
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