It’s required
In Utah you can’t serve alcohol, or supervise those who do, until you’ve finished the seminar.
Utah On-PremiseAlcohol Server Training
The alcohol training and education seminar Utah requires of anyone who serves alcohol, or supervises its service, at a restaurant, bar, or other on-premise licensee. Finish it before your first shift.
- VenueOnline
- CertificateInstant
- DueBefore you start
- Good for3 years
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Certified by Utah DHHS
$0
per person
- DHHS-certified seminar and exam
- Certificate the moment you pass
- Save progress and finish on any device
👥 Buying for a team? You'll get assignable seats plus a manager dashboard — taking the course yourself is an option at checkout. Learn more about team training
Why take Utah alcohol server training?
For servers, bartenders, and managers at Utah restaurants, bars, and venues.
Protect yourself
Learn the ID checks that keep you from serving someone under 21.
Good for 3 years
Your record goes with you to any Utah employer until it’s time to renew.
What you’ll learn
What Utah requires of the on-premise alcohol training and education seminar (Utah Code 26B-5-205).
- 01
Utah Alcohol Law
Utah’s alcohol laws as they apply to on-premise licensees and their staff.
- 02
Checking IDs
Valid identification, and how to spot fake and altered IDs.
- 03
Recognizing Intoxication
How alcohol affects the body and the signs that a customer has had too much.
- 04
Intervention
Refusing service and handling difficult situations safely.
For Employers
Every server trained before day one
Utah licensees may not let anyone serve alcohol, supervise its service, or manage operations without a valid seminar record, and the commission can suspend or revoke a license that does. Records are good for three years.
- Retail managers also take the DABS manager course within 30 days. That one is the state’s own.
- Buy seats in bulk and assign them to your team by email.
- Track who has finished from one manager dashboard.
- 5+ seats save 10%, with bigger discounts at 10, 25, and 50.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who needs this training?
Anyone who serves alcohol, or manages or supervises its service, at a Utah on-premise licensee such as a restaurant or bar.
When do I have to finish?
Before your first day of work. Utah doesn’t allow a grace period.
How long is my certificate valid?
Three years from the day it’s issued.
How old do I have to be to serve alcohol in Utah?
21. Utah licensees can’t employ anyone under 21 to serve or sell alcohol, with narrow exceptions such as 16-year-olds at a register or bussing tables.
I sell beer at a grocery or convenience store. Is this my course?
No. Off-premise beer retailers take a separate seminar.
Can I take the course on my phone?
Yes. The course works on any device, so you can finish it on a phone, tablet, or computer.
Can I stop and come back later?
Yes. Your progress saves, so you pick up right where you left off.
Ready to get trained?
Take it online at your own pace, with your certificate the moment you finish.