To obtain a bartending license in Oregon, officially known as an Alcohol Service Permit, you must complete a series of steps including an application process, attending an Alcohol Server Education Class, and passing an Alcohol Server Education test. The permit is valid for five years, after which you must reapply. Starting from January 1, 2024, companies that deliver alcohol are required to obtain a Third-Party Delivery Facilitator permit from the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) and train their delivery drivers to keep alcohol out of the hands of minors and visibly intoxicated persons.
1. Complete the Alcohol Service Permit Application
- Purpose: To apply for the Alcohol Service Permit which allows you to serve, sell, and pour alcohol in Oregon.
- Estimated Cost: $23.00 plus $5.65 portal provider fee. The fees are non-refundable.
- Instructions: Complete the application using the Alcohol Service Permit Portal. You must be at least 18 years old to apply, and there are certain restrictions if you are between 18 and 20 years old. The OLCC may deny an Alcohol Service Permit Application for various reasons including felony drug or felony crimes of violence convictions, DUII or furnishing alcohol to minors, diversions or convictions, etc.
2. Attend an Alcohol Server Education Class
- Purpose: To gain the necessary knowledge and skills to serve alcohol responsibly and legally.
- Estimated Cost: The class fee is separate from the application fee and varies depending on the provider.
- Instructions: Take an in-person or online Alcohol Server Education Class from a recognized provider. You can find in-person class providers here and online class providers here.
3. Pass the Alcohol Server Education Test
- Purpose: To demonstrate your understanding of the laws and responsibilities of serving alcohol.
- Instructions: Return to the Alcohol Service Permit Portal and take the Alcohol Server Education test. Once you have passed the test and uploaded your Server Education Course Completion Certificate to the Service Permit Dashboard, you are permitted to serve/sell/pour alcohol with your temporary alcohol service permit until your 5-year permit is approved.
FAQs
- What is the validity period of the Alcohol Service Permit? The Alcohol Service Permit is valid for five years from the date of issuance. You are required to reapply for an Alcohol Service Permit every five years. You can reapply up to six months prior to expiration.
- What are the age restrictions for applying for an Alcohol Service Permit? You must be at least 18 years old to apply for an Alcohol Service Permit. If you are between 18 and 20 years old, there are restrictions on what you can do.
- What happens if my Alcohol Service Permit application is denied? If your application is denied, your temporary permit is no longer valid and you must stop serving immediately.
- What are the reasons for denial of an Alcohol Service Permit Application? The OLCC may deny an Alcohol Service Permit Application for various reasons including felony drug or felony crimes of violence convictions, DUII or furnishing alcohol to minors, diversions or convictions, etc.
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