Learn2Serve South Carolina Alcohol Server Training

About This Course

Do I Need Alcohol Server Training in South Carolina?

Yes. South Carolina requires all on-premises alcohol servers and managers working 10 or more hours per week to complete a state-approved training program under H.3430, signed into law in May 2025, and effective January 1, 2026. This course is approved by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and fully satisfies that mandatory requirement.

To be approved under SC Code Section 61-3-120(C), alcohol server training programs and exams:

• Must be offered 100% online (classroom training is not permitted)
• Must be monitored by an online proctor
• Be offered in English or Spanish
• Be offered below the $50 state-published threshold

Through interactive and engaging modules, this course covers the full range of responsible alcohol service topics required under state law, including how alcohol affects the body, how to recognize signs of intoxication, how to check IDs and identify minors, and how to refuse service with confidence. A dedicated lesson on South Carolina liquor laws ensures you understand your obligations and protections under state and local regulations.

NOTE: Certification from other training providers completed in the past year is not accepted by the state for on-premises alcohol servers. However, some alternative training programs may be accepted for off-premises roles, such as those in convenience stores and grocery stores.

How To Get Your South Carolina Alcohol Beverage License Server Certification/License

• Enroll in our state-approved 4-hour online course. (Classroom training is not permitted.)
• Complete the course and pass the required proctored final exam to earn your certificate of completion.
• After passing the final exam with a score of 70% or higher, your completion will be reported to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) within 10 days.
• You can then download your official South Carolina Alcohol Server Certificate through MyDORWAY within two weeks of course completion.
• Your certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issuance.

The Learn2Serve Recorded Proctoring Service (RPS) Advantage

Choosing Learn2Serve for your training means access to SCDOR-approved remote proctoring that fulfills the final exam requirement.

Once you complete the course, you can begin your proctored exam at any time. The exam is taken online via webcam and recorded. Learn2Serve’s compliance team reviews the recording to ensure it meets state requirements before your completion is submitted to the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR).

A $6.00 exam proctoring and recording fee will be added at checkout.

Does My Old Alcohol Training Certificate Count In South Carolina?

It depends on which certificate you have and why you earned it. South Carolina now has two separate categories of approved alcohol server training:

• South Carolina Alcohol Server Training – Mandatory training and a proctored exam are required for all on-premise alcohol servers working 10 or more hours per week, and managers who oversee alcohol service, at restaurants, hotels, or on-premise venues under SC Code Section 61-3-120(B) – H.3430. Must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Penalty Mitigation Training – Required for employees who, upon inspection, have violated ABL laws or regulations under SC Code Sections 61-4-50(C) and 61-6-4080(C).

If your existing certificate was issued under the penalty mitigation program, it does not satisfy the new H.3430 mandatory requirement. These are separate programs, and one cannot substitute the other.

Alcohol Beverage License (ABL) Server Certifications/Licenses will not be issued to anyone under age 18.

If you are unsure which type of training you completed, check your certificate or contact the SCDOR directly through MyDORWAY.