California
RBS Certification Online
Alcohol training for bartenders, servers & managers
- 100% online & self-paced · 2 hour course
- Approved by the California ABC
- Valid for 3 years
- Available in English and Spanish
A one-time $3 ABC state fee - $14.95 total
Alcohol Server & CA Food Handler
Most alcohol servers also need a Food Handler Card.
- Responsible Beverage Service Course
- ABC Alcohol Server Certification
- Available in English & Spanish
- Responsible Beverage Service Course
- ABC Alcohol Server Certification
- CA Food Handler Card ($7.95)
How to Get a CA RBS Certificate
Four steps from sign-up to a certification that's valid statewide for 3 years.
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Register in the ABC RBS Portal
Create your account in the ABC RBS Portal, get your Server ID, and pay the $3.00 state fee. Need help? Use our step-by-step guide.
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Take our online course
Complete the ABC-approved course in about 2 hours — 100% online, self-paced, in English or Spanish.
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We report your completion
Premier Food Safety sends your course completion to the California ABC so you're cleared to take the exam.
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Pass the ABC exam
Pass the ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam in the portal — your RBS certification is valid for 3 years.
Responsible Beverage Service training, done right
- 100% online, self-paced course
- Approved by the California ABC and valid statewide
- About 2 hours of videos and interactive activities
- Available in English and Spanish
- 30 days to take the ABC exam after completion
- Certification valid for 3 years
Responsible Beverage Service Training is mandatory for all on-premises alcohol servers in California. Servers must complete an approved course within 60 days of hire, pay the $3.00 state fee, and pass the CA ABC Alcohol Server Certification Exam.
The $3.00 fee is paid directly to the CA ABC when you create your Server account — not to us.
Frequently asked questions
Training a team?
Many California employers cover their staff's RBS training. Certify your whole team for less with group pricing.
Get CA RBS certified today
ABC-approved Responsible Beverage Service training for just $11.95 — one of the lowest-cost ABC-approved options.
About Premier Food Safety
With over 45 years of experience, we're a leading provider of food safety and alcohol service training and certification. Our accredited programs are approved by local health departments and state agencies, and designed to give you maximum flexibility when training yourself or your staff.
We offer ABC-approved California RBS training, ServSafe Food Manager Certification nationwide, and state-specific Food Handler Card programs.





