$14.95 2-Year Certificate
This price includes our online RBS certification course, online exam, and a printable RBS training certificate upon completion.
We also offer a "100% Pass Guarantee" which means you can take the course and final exam as many times as needed to pass, at no additional charge.
CABC Approved Training
Our online RBS training program has been reviewed and approved by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and we are certified to provide California RBS training statewide.
Corporate Accounts
We offer corporate accounts for establishments that have several employees that need California RBS training. If you would like to set up a corporate account, simply fill out our online Corporate Account Request Form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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About California RBS Training
- What is California RBS?
- What are the benefits of RBS certification?
- How do I get RBS certified?
- Can anyone get RBS certified?
- Is RBSpermit.com approved by the California ABC?
- What is California RBS?
RBS stands for Responsible Beverage Service and is an integral part of protecting your community, your establishment, and yourself. The California ABC has instituted a voluntary RBS program designed to create a safer and happier environment in licensed establishments. Although there are three requirements for RBS compliance, a key one is that all servers and sellers of alcohol should complete an approved responsible beverage service training program.
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- What are the benefits of RBS certification?
The first and most obvious benefit of RBS training is that you will learn the rules and liabilities associated with the sales and service of alcohol. This will help ensure that you serve or sell alcohol legally and responsibly. For alcohol licensees, ensuring that your employees are RBS certified may help mitigate any penalties associated with the improper sales or service of alcoholic beverages.
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- How do I get RBS certified?
The easiest way to obtain your official California RBS training certificate is by completing our online California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training course. Enrollment is easy and secure, and you can begin the course at anytime, day or night. Upon successfully completing the online course and final exam, you are officially certified and can immediately print your official RBS certificate of completion.
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- Can anyone get RBS certified?
There are no restrictions on who can take the California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) Training course; however, please note there are specific age requirements to serve, sell , or pour alcohol in California.
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- Is RBSpermit.com approved by the California ABC?
Yes, RBSpermit.com is approved by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Completing our online RBS training program allows you to obtain your official California RBS certification. You can view our RBS training program approval on the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control website.
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Registering for California RBS Training
- The registration page is asking me to give my driver's license or state ID number. What should I enter if I don't have a license number?
- I have a discount code that I would like to use. Where do I enter the code to receive the discount?
- The registration page is asking me to give my driver's license or state ID number. What should I enter if I don't have a license number?
You do not have to have a California license number to enroll in our RBS training course. We only use a license number as the unique identifier in our system for you to login to your account. Just as some websites use an email address to login to an account, we use a license number. We do not report your license number to the California ABC and it is not printed on your official RBS training certificate.
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- I have a discount code that I would like to use. Where do I enter the code to receive the discount?
When enrolling in the California Responsible Beverage Service Training course, there is a place to enter the discount code on the Confirm Your Order page. The screen will say "Do you have a discount code or voucher number? If so, enter the code above and click Update Cart." You should enter the code in the discount code field. You must click the Update Cart button after you enter the code to apply the discount to your order. If you do not, the discount will be not applied.
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Paying for California RBS Training
- What is the cost of the California RBS training course?
- How can I pay for the California RBS training course?
- Can I use someone else's credit card to purchase the online California RBS training course?
- What is the cost of the California RBS training course?
Our online California RBS training course is $14.95 for a 2-year certification. If you have a discount or promotion code, you can enter it during the order process.
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- How can I pay for the California RBS training course?
Our online California RBS training and certification site accepts all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. **Please note our system does not accept pre-paid credit cards, pre-paid debit cards, or gift cards.
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- Can I use someone else's credit card to purchase the online California RBS training course?
You can use another person's credit card to purchase the course, provided you have permission and authorization from that person to do so. To use a credit card that is in someone else's name, enter your information in the Personal Information section of the registration page and the cardholder's information in the Billing Information section.
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About our California RBS Training Course
- How long is the online California RBS certification course?
- If I purchase the online California RBS training course now, can I start it later?
- What is within the online California RBS certification course?
- Do I have to complete the online California RBS certification course all at one time?
- Will my computer work with the online RBS certification course?
- How long is the online California RBS certification course?
Our online California RBS training course is approximately two hours long. However, due to our unique bookmarking feature, you can take the program at your own pace. After logging out, when you log back in the system remembers where you left off and starts you back at that point in the program.
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- If I purchase the online California RBS training course now, can I start it later?
Yes, after enrolling in the online RBS course, the course is within your account and you can begin whenever you are ready.
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- What is within the online California RBS certification course?
The RBS permit.com online alcohol server training certification course is made up of 4 units of instruction, a course review, a supplement covering alcohol sales and service laws specific to California, and an online final exam. 70% is the passing score of the exam to become officially RBS certified. View our course outline for a detailed description of what is covered in our online California RBS training course.
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- Do I have to complete the online California RBS certification course all at one time?
You can log out of the California RBS certification course at anytime. When you log back in, the course will start where you last left off. Your position in the course is saved at every screen you view.
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- Will my computer work with the online RBS certification course?
Our online California RBS certification course will work on almost any computer with Internet access. Prior to beginning the online RBS training, our system will check your computer to ensure it meets the minimum requirements. If your computer does not meet these requirements, you will be instructed on how to continue.
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The Final Exam
- What is on the California RBS training final exam?
- What happens if I fail the exam?
- What is on the California RBS training final exam?
The final exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. The questions on the test are from topics that are covered in the RBS course. You must score at least 70% in order to pass the exam.
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- What happens if I fail the exam?
RBSpermit.com has a 100% pass guarantee. If you fail the final exam once, you can retake it immediately. If you fail the final exam on your second attempt, the California ABC requires that you retake the course again. With RBSpermit.com, you can take the course as many times as necessary to receive a passing score on the final exam, at no additional charge.
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The RBS Training Certificate
- How do I get my California RBS training certificate?
- When does my California RBS certificate expire?
- How do I get my California RBS training certificate?
After enrolling in and completing our online California RBS training course, you can immediately print your official RBS certificate. It will also be emailed to the email address you gave during registration so you can print it later if needed. You can also login to your account to print a copy of your official RBS training certificate by following the steps below:
1) Log into your account at www.RBSpermit.com with your driver’s license number and password.
2) The first page you will see is the Your Classes/Exams page.
3) You will see the course listed on the screen (California Responsible Beverage Service Training) and it will say “Course Completed” under the course title.
4) To the right of the course title is a column titled "Certs/Materials" and a printer icon is shown below it.
5) Click on the printer icon. A small window will open that contains links to printable certificates and printable materials.
6) Click on the link “Printable Certificate of Completion.”
7) A new window will open with a link to print your official California RBS training certificate.
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- When does my California RBS certificate expire?
Your California RBS training certificate is valid for two years from the date of course completion (unless otherwise mandated by your local jurisdiction). If your certificate has expired, you will need to take the California Responsible Beverage Service Training course again in order to obtain another certificate. There is not a shorter, renewal course.
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Renewing your California RBS Training Certificate
- How do I renew my RBS certification?
- How do I update my personal information in my account?
- How do I renew my RBS certification?
The California ABC does not have a special RBS certificate renewal process and there is not a shorter renewal course. You must complete the full RBS alcohol server training course every two years and pass the final exam in order to renew your California RBS certification.
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- How do I update my personal information in my account?
To update information in your account, login to your account with your driver's license number and password. Click on the My Account link at the top of the website. Under the Account Profile heading, click on the screen beneath the personal information section or the billing information section. You will then be able to edit your personal and/or billing information and save it.
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Corporate Accounts
- I have several employees that need RBS certificates. Can I set up an account with RBSpermit.com for all of my employees to be trained?
- I have several employees that need RBS certificates. Can I set up an account with RBSpermit.com for all of my employees to be trained?
We offer corporate accounts for any establishment that has several employees that need their RBS certification. A corporate account is free to set up, has no minimum purchase requirements, and is easy to use. We will create a special code that your employees will use to access the online RBS training course. Each month, we will send you an invoice and a report of your employees that purchased the RBS training course. If you would like to set up a corporate account, simply fill out our online Corporate Account Request Form and we will contact you within 24 hours to set up your account.
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