Texas TABC
Seller-Server Training

TABC Course Details

how this course works

At the beginning of the course, you must submit your Social Security Number (SNN) and Date of Birth (DOB). Alternatively, you may submit a Machine-Readable Immigrant Visa (MRIV) or Individual Tax ID Number (ITIN) instead of the SSN. These are necessary for the TABC to record your certification and make it available to employers. 

Each lesson contains detailed information on the topic and fun exercises. Self-paced lessons take less than 15 minutes and have a voice-over option that reads the lesson aloud. There are short 5 minute quizzes after each lesson.

A final exam is offered once all 4 lessons are completed. To get your TABC Certificate, you must achieve a 70%.

How do I Get Started?

After you open your course, you can select the course language from the drop down menu at the top.

Does Responsible Training Register my Certificate with the TABC after I complete the requirements?

Upon completion of the TABC training course and passing the final exam, your information is sent directly to the Texas TABC for inclusion in the Seller/Server - TABC Certificate Inquiry System. The TABC maintains the records of all TABC Certificates and their status. 

You can access your TABC Certificate at TABC Online, where you will need to submit your SSN (or MRIV or ITIN) and DOB. Your certificate should be in the database within 7 days after you have completed the course and passed the exam.

Can I take this Course on my Smartphone?

Yes. The course presentation is optimized for a desktop presentation on a Chrome browser, but it also works on mobile devices. If you have problems viewing a page while holding your phone in portrait mode, try rotating it to landscape mode (be sure orientation lock is OFF).

who Needs TABC Certification?

Texas does not require certification to serve alcohol, however most bars and restaurants in the state require TABC training. 

Anyone who works in a place that serves alcohol (restaurant, bar, food truck, or convenience store) should hold a TABC Certificate to show they understand the laws regarding alcohol sales.  

For How Long is the TABC Certificate Valid?

The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has set the validity of a TABC certificate at 2 years. It will be printed on your certificate and may be checked by using our online verification program.

How Long Does it Take to Complete?

Most users complete the course  in under 2 hours.

Is there an exam?

Yes. You’ll need 70% or higher to pass, and you can retake it if needed.