RBS Certification means that the alcohol server has successfully completed an ABC-approved RBS training program, such as LIQUORexam.com, and passed the ABC-administered RBS exam. After completing the training and passing the exam, RBS certification is valid for three years.

All employees who serve alcoholic beverages in California must complete RBS training through an ABC-accredited provider, such as LIQUORexam.com. This includes:

• Servers
• Bartenders
• Managers
• Owners
• Employees who verify IDs, take orders, make, serve, or deliver alcoholic beverages
  
  

  You can read more about this on our blog post: California RBS Training Requirements: Who Needs It and Why.

Step 1: Obtain your Server ID
Before starting the RBS training, you must create an account on the California RBS Portal at https://abcbiz.abc.ca.gov/ to obtain your Server ID (a 9-digit number). There is a $3 fee for this ID. You will need the Server ID to complete your training and ensure your completion is reported to the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

Step 2: Complete the LIQUORexam.com California RBS Training
Our RBS training is self-paced and can be completed in around 2 hours. It is 100% online, and you can log in and out at your convenience, picking up where you left off.

Step 3: Take and pass the ABC-administered RBS Exam
After completing the LIQUORexam.com RBS training, your completion is immediately reported to the ABC, and you can access the final exam through the California RBS Portal. You need to pass the exam with a score of 70% or higher. Note that you have 30 days from completing the training to take and pass the ABC exam.

The course typically takes 2-4 hours to complete. Since it’s self-paced, employees can complete the training at their own convenience.

The RBS certification is valid for three years. After that, employees will need to retake the training and pass the exam to renew their certification.

Once you complete the California RBS training and pass the ABC-administered exam, you will receive an RBS certification that you can download and print immediately. Your certification will also be registered with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC).

LIQUORexam.com offers affordable pricing for the California RBS training. Please visit our course page for current pricing information.

LIQUORexam.com is state-approved by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Our training is:

• 100% online and self-paced, allowing employees to complete the training at their convenience.
• State-approved, ensuring your team meets California’s alcohol service regulations.
• Instant certification after course and exam completion.
• Business-friendly, with easy tracking and management tools for employee certifications.

Yes, LIQUORexam.com offers business owners tools to track employee certifications, making it easy to monitor who has completed the RBS training and remains compliant with California law.

If you lose your RBS certification, you can log back into your LIQUORexam.com account to download and print a new copy. Your certification information is also stored with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for verification purposes.

You must complete the ABC-administered RBS exam within 30 days of completing the training. Failure to do so may require re-registration.