To obtain a bartending license in the state of Kentucky, you must complete the Server Training in Alcohol Regulations (STAR) course offered by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. This course is designed to educate participants about Kentucky alcohol laws and regulations, appropriate age-identification documents, avoiding alcohol sales to minors and persons who are already intoxicated, and promoting responsible consumption. The cost of the course is $40.00, with an additional 2.75% convenience fee for credit card payments or $0.35 for ACH. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be provided with a certification that is valid for three years.
1. Register for the STAR Course
- Purpose: The STAR course is a mandatory training program for all individuals seeking a bartending license in Kentucky. It is designed to educate participants about Kentucky alcohol laws and regulations, appropriate age-identification documents, avoiding alcohol sales to minors and persons who are already intoxicated, and promoting responsible consumption.
- Estimated Cost: The cost of the course is $40.00, with an additional 2.75% convenience fee for credit card payments or $0.35 for ACH.
- Instructions: To register for the course, you need to login or register on the Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Portal. Upon successful completion of the course, you will be provided with a certification that is valid for three years.
2. Apply for an Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License
- Purpose: The ABC license is a requirement for all individuals seeking to serve alcoholic beverages in Kentucky.
- Instructions: You can complete the state ABC license application on the state ABC website. After completing the state application, you need to email a copy of your State Application Number and all required local forms to the local ABC Administrator. The local application forms include a criminal background check from each state the applicant has resided in during the past five years. The background check(s) must be obtained from the approved list included in the Kentucky ABC basic license application or on pages 2-3 of the application. Licensing fees must be paid prior to the submission of an application. You can refer to the ABC License Fee Schedule to determine your license fees and complete the Fee Payment Form. For more information, you can visit www.lexingtonky.gov/abc or email abc@lexingtonpolice.ky.gov.
FAQs
- How long is the STAR course? The course will take approximately three hours to complete.
- How long is the certification valid for? The certification is valid for three years.
- What is the cost of the STAR course? The cost of the course is $40.00, with an additional 2.75% convenience fee for credit card payments or $0.35 for ACH.
- What is the purpose of the STAR course? The STAR course is designed to educate participants about Kentucky alcohol laws and regulations, appropriate age-identification documents, avoiding alcohol sales to minors and persons who are already intoxicated, and promoting responsible consumption.
- How can I apply for an ABC license? You can complete the state ABC license application on the state ABC website. After completing the state application, you need to email a copy of your State Application Number and all required local forms to the local ABC Administrator.
Useful Information Source Links
Learn more about Local Food Business Trends and Insights
About Otter
Otter helps your restaurant business grow. Here a few of our key results:
- Increase revenue up to 10% with Marketing*
- Reduce storefront downtime by up to 50% with Live Alerts*
- Increase sales up to 50% with Digital Dine-In's QR code ordering*
- Reduce missed orders to less than 1% with Order Manager's Auto-Accept feature*
- Supercharge your food business with our all-in-one restaurant POS system*
* Results based on typical Otter customer performance
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and the content does not constitute an endorsement. Otter does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of any information, text, images/graphics, links, or other content contained within the content. We recommend that you consult with financial, legal, and business professionals for advice specific to your situation.
Latest Posts
Request a demo
Subscribe to the monthly newsletter →