California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training – LIQUORexam.com
ABC Approved (since Oct 6, 2021) 3-Year Certification Pass Guarantee
Lowest cost. Highest convenience.
LIQUORexam.com delivers state-approved RBS training designed for servers, bartenders, managers and owners. Learn responsible alcohol service, spotting intoxication, ID checking, and handling difficult situations—quickly and confidently.
Course length: ~2 hours (self-paced)
Exam: 25 questions • 70% to pass
Access: 90 days
Reporting: Immediate to ABC
$9.95
One-time course fee at checkout.
Separate ABC fee: The ABC charges $3 to issue your 9-digit Server ID in the RBS Portal.
How California RBS Works
- Get your Server ID (ABC Portal): Go to abcbiz.abc.ca.gov, create your account, and pay the $3 fee to receive your 9-digit Server ID.
- Enroll with us: Sign up for the RBS course on LIQUORexam.com and enter your Server ID exactly as it appears in the ABC Portal.
- Train & pass our exam: Complete the course (self-paced) and pass the 25-question final (70%+). We immediately report your completion to ABC.
- Take the ABC RBS exam: Log back into the ABC Portal to take the official ABC exam within 30 days of training completion.
Tip: Make sure your last name and Server ID in your LIQUORexam profile match the ABC Portal exactly to avoid delays.
Course Features
- 100% online, fully narrated, mobile-friendly—start/stop anytime
- Pass Guarantee • Historical first-attempt pass rate ~99.8%
- Printable course certificate (RBS training proof)
- 3-year certification after you pass the ABC exam
- Instant reporting to ABC upon training completion
Curriculum Overview
- Responsible alcohol service fundamentals
- Checking IDs and spotting fake IDs
- Recognizing impairment & handling difficult situations
- Drugs & alcohol: signs and risk management
- Effects of alcohol on the body; laws & liability
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RBS training mandatory in California?
Yes. As of July 1, 2022 (per AB 1221 & AB 82), alcohol servers and their managers at on-premises ABC-licensed locations must complete ABC-approved RBS training and pass the ABC RBS exam.
Who needs RBS training?
Servers, bartenders, managers, and others who serve or manage alcohol service at on-premises ABC-licensed businesses (restaurants, bars, tasting rooms, hotels, stadiums, etc.).
How long is the course & what is the exam?
About 2 hours, self-paced. Our final is 25 questions (70% to pass). After we report your completion, you take the official ABC RBS exam in the ABC Portal within 30 days.
What’s a Server ID and how do I get it?
Create an account in the ABC RBS Portal at abcbiz.abc.ca.gov, pay the $3 fee, and you’ll receive a 9-digit Server ID. Use that exact ID when enrolling with us.
How fast do you report training?
Immediately after you pass our final. That unlocks your ABC RBS exam in the ABC Portal.
How long is certification valid?
3 years after you complete training and pass the ABC RBS exam.
State Liquor Authority (ABC)
California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
3927 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA 95834 • (916) 419-2500
Website: abc.ca.gov
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