How to Get a Bartending License in Alaska

To obtain a bartending license in the state of Alaska, you must complete a Mandatory Alcohol Server Training course approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board. The process involves approval from the ABC Board, Local Government, and other state agencies, and can take between 3 to 6 months. The cost of bartending schools that provide forty-hour training ranges between $200.00 and $600.00. In Anchorage, you also need to apply for a Bar Safety Hour Permit.

1. Complete a Mandatory Alcohol Server Training Course

• Purpose: This course is required for all servers of alcoholic beverages, their supervisors, and persons providing security in licensed businesses. It ensures that you understand the laws and regulations around serving alcohol in Alaska.
• Estimated Cost: The cost varies depending on the course provider.
• Instructions: You can enroll in any one of the following approved courses:
• Training for Alcohol Professionals (TAP®) offered by Alaska CHARR. They provide both webinar and in-person classes around the state. You can register for online renewal here. Contact them at 907-274-8133 for more information.
• TIPS® (Training for Intervention Procedures) offered by Alaska Hospitality. They provide in-person classes only. Check their current training schedule here. You can reach them at 1-800-438-8477, ext. 357.
• Alaska Responsible Serving of Alcohol offered by Rserving. They provide online classes only. Start your training here. For more information, contact them at 1-800-247-7737.

2. Apply for an Alcohol Server Education Course

• Purpose: This course is required to apply for a bartending license in Alaska. It ensures that you understand the laws and regulations around serving alcohol in Alaska.
• Estimated Cost: The fee for a new server education course provider is $800.00, while the renewal of a server education course is $250.00.
• Instructions: To apply for this course, you need to fill out the Form AB-10: New Education Course Provider Application, which can be found on the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office's website here. The application must be submitted along with the following documents: the course book to be provided to students, any video or audio presentations that will be used, a copy of a written test that demonstrates that the student understands the course subjects, detailed lesson plans, and a sample alcohol server education course card that is issued to students who complete the course and pass the written test. The application should be sent to the Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office located at 550 W 7th Avenue, Suite 1600, Anchorage, AK 99501. You can also contact them via email at alcohol.licensing@alaska.gov or by phone at 907-269-0350.

3. Apply for a Bartending License

• Purpose: This is the final step in obtaining a bartending license in Alaska.
• Estimated Cost: The new application fee is $500.00, while the transfer application fee is also $500.00. The renewal application fee is $300.00.
• Instructions: You can apply for a new license or transfer an existing one through the Alcohol & Marijuana Control Office (AMCO). The application process requires you to submit fingerprints along with a $48.25 per person processing fee. You can find the application forms on the AMCO website here. The forms include the New License Application (Form AB-00), Premises Diagram (Form AB-02), Public Notice Posting Affidavit (Form AB-07), Authorization of Records Release (Form AB-08a), and Statement of Financial Interest (Form AB-09).

FAQs

• What is the cost of a bartending license in Alaska? The cost of bartending schools that provide forty-hour training ranges between $200.00 and $600.00. The new application fee is $500.00, while the transfer application fee is also $500.00. The renewal application fee is $300.00.
• How long does it take to get a bartending license in Alaska? The process can take between 3 to 6 months.
• Do I need to take a course to get a bartending license in Alaska? Yes, you need to complete a Mandatory Alcohol Server Training course approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and apply for an Alcohol Server Education Course.
• What is the passing score for the final test in the Alcohol Server Education Course? The minimum passing score varies by state, but it's typically at least 70%.
• What is the Bar Safety Hour Permit in Anchorage? This permit is governed by the Anchorage Municipal Code (AMC) 10.50 regarding Alcoholic Beverages and AMC 10.50.037 regarding Bar Safety Hour. The permit is valid for 1 year from the day of issue and costs $50.00.

Useful Information Source Links

• Alaska CHARR
• Alaska Hospitality
• Rserving
• Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office's website
• AMCO

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