ServSafe Alcohol Online Acceptance

When it comes to responsible alcohol service, it pays to know the laws and training requirements of your state before you start training. These regulations can vary from state to state, and may include additional supplements.

For further instructions, view the requirement summary for your state.

ServSafe Alcohol Online Course and Exam can be used in the following states:


  • Alaska
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • District of Columbia
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Idaho
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Massachusetts
  • Maine
  • Maryland*
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Mississippi
  • Missouri
  • Montana
  • Oklahoma
  • Nebraska
  • Nevada
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • North Carolina
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Utah
  • Virginia
  • Washington
  • West Virginia
  • Wisconsin
  • Wyoming

*In Maryland, the ServSafe Alcohol Online Course and Advanced Proctored Exam (60 questions) must be used to receive credit for training. The ServSafe Alcohol Online Course and Exam will only be accepted/recognized if the exam is proctored.

Attend a ServSafe Alcohol instructor-led class in the following states. Online currently not accepted:


  • Alabama
  • Colorado

The state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABC) is the only accepted responsible alcohol service program in the following states:

  • Delaware
  • Hawaii

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