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Oregon requires every person who mixes, serves, or sells alcoholic beverages to hold a valid OLCC Service Permit. Here is the complete process from start to finish.
Before applying for your permit or taking the state exam, you are required to complete an Alcohol Server Education (ASE) course from an OLCC-approved provider. The course is available online, self-paced, and accessible on mobile devices. Most students complete it in about one hour.
Topics include Oregon liquor laws, service responsibilities, checking IDs, spotting intoxication, intervention, and third-party liability.
CAMP (Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program) is the OLCC’s convenient online portal for all permit applications, renewals, and exam access. Once you’ve completed your training, visit camp.olcc.online to create your OLCC CAMP account and take the next step in your licensing journey.
Select “Alcohol Service Permit” as your permit type. Completing your application is easy—just enter your legal name, date of birth, and contact information, then pay the $23 fee directly to the OLCC through the CAMP portal. Remember, this fee is separate from the A+ Server Education course and is collected by the OLCC. CAMP accepts credit cards, debit cards, and ACH payments to make the process as smooth as possible for you.
After CAMP matches your course record and permit application, OLCC will email you when your final exam is ready. Log in to CAMP to take the exam online.
The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. You only need a score of 70% or higher to pass for a new permit (80% for renewals). Don’t worry—you have unlimited attempts and can retake it immediately if needed.
Immediately after passing the exam, CAMP issues a digital Temporary Service Permit. Download or take a screenshot of it right away and present it to your employer. This permit allows you to legally begin serving alcohol while the OLCC reviews your application.
Within approximately 14 days, the OLCC will complete the review and email your official five-year Oregon OLCC Alcohol Service Permit. You can log back into CAMP at any time to download additional copies.
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A separate $23 application fee is paid directly to the OLCC through their CAMP portal
On March 31, 2025, significant changes took effect under Oregon House Bill 4138 that altered how OLCC Service Permits are issued. Here is what you need to know.
Under the previous system, applicants could receive a temporary service permit immediately after submitting an application and paying the fee. This allowed new servers to begin working while they completed the education course and exam within a 45-day window.
That option no longer exists. As of March 31, 2025, you must complete all of the following steps before you can legally serve, sell, or mix alcohol at any licensed establishment in Oregon:
1. Complete an OLCC-approved Alcohol Server Education course
2. Submit your permit application and $23 fee through CAMP
3. Pass the OLCC’s proctored final exam
Only after completing all three steps will you receive a Temporary Service Permit that authorizes you to serve alcohol.
Before March 31, 2025
After March 31, 2025
The OLCC launched the CAMP (Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program) portal in phases, with the alcohol service permit section going live on March 31, 2025. CAMP is now the single system for submitting applications, taking the final exam, receiving permits, and managing renewals.
Key improvements with CAMP include:
Automatic course completion verification — your training provider transmits your records directly to the OLCC. No more uploading certificates manually.
Unified permit dashboard — view your permit status, expiration dates, and application history in one place.
Email notifications — CAMP sends alerts for upcoming expirations and application status updates.
Multiple payment options — credit cards, debit cards, and ACH electronic transfers are all accepted.
HB 4138 also introduced a new requirement for on-premises liquor licensees, including bar and restaurant owners. Previously, licensees were required to complete Alcohol Server Education and pass the exam every five years, but they did not need to hold an actual OLCC Service Permit — their liquor license served as sufficient authorization.
Starting March 31, 2025, every on-premises licensee must either:
1. Personally obtain and maintain a valid OLCC Service Permit, OR
2. Formally designate an individual who holds a valid permit and has authority over the establishment’s alcohol service practices.
The CAMP system will facilitate the documentation process and send email notifications when a designated permit holder’s permit is approaching expiration.
If you were issued an OLCC Alcohol Service Permit between March 30, 2020 and March 31, 2025, or if you had a pending application before that date, your permit information was automatically transferred to CAMP.
To access your existing permit in the new system:
1. Create a CAMP account at camp.olcc.online
2. Use the access code request tool to link your existing permit
3. Check your email (including spam folders) for your access code
4. Enter the code in CAMP to associate your permit with your new account
Watch this OLCC-produced walkthrough of the CAMP portal to see exactly how to create your account, submit your application, and navigate the permit process.
Oregon law requires anyone who serves, sells, or mixes alcohol to obtain an OLCC Alcohol Service Permit. The training teaches responsible service, proper ID checking, and Oregon liquor laws.
Since January 1, 2024, Oregon requires alcohol delivery drivers for services like Uber Eats, DoorDash, and Spark to complete an approved training course covering ID verification, intoxication signs, and delivery regulations.
With over 25 years of experience in the restaurant and bar business as an owner and manager, we understand the real-world challenges of alcohol service. That expertise is built into every lesson of our training course.
With over 18 years of teaching the OLCC Alcohol Server Permit Education course and over 100,000 students successfully trained, A+ Server Education takes great pride in our customer service. We return phone calls and emails as soon as possible, usually on the same business day or within 24 hours.
The intent of the alcohol server education is to help you develop the knowledge and skills that support responsible alcohol service. By law, an alcohol certification class must cover the following topics:
The effects of alcohol on the body and behavior, including the interaction of alcohol with other drugs. Oregon's alcohol sale and service laws, including DUI laws. Intervention techniques for dealing with intoxicated and underage customers. Responsible advertising, marketing, and management procedures. Oregon's Good Faith Effort Law.
Common Questions
The purpose of the course is to provide alcohol servers with relevant content while meeting the requirements of the OLCC, enabling them to serve alcohol responsibly and ensure the safety of customers.
The course teaches about Oregon's liquor laws, responsible alcohol service, proper ID checking, dealing with intoxicated customers, and deterring intoxicated customers from drinking and driving.
The course content meets the requirements of the OLCC, ensuring that alcohol servers receive the necessary information and training mandated by Oregon liquor laws.
The course content has been developed by A+ Server Education with years of experience working in the service industry, led by professionals with over 25 years of restaurant and bar management experience.
Our online class features interactive lessons and optional voice narration that make learning about Oregon's liquor laws engaging and efficient. The course is self-paced and can be completed in approximately one hour.
Need to find your OLCC Alcohol Service Permit, or verify a valid Service Permit for an employee? Use the OLCC's official CAMP portal search tool.
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Everything you need to know about getting and maintaining your Oregon OLCC Alcohol Service Permit.
An Oregon OLCC service permit is a five-year, state-issued license that allows you to mix, serve, or sell alcohol (or supervise those who do) at any business licensed for on-premises liquor sales in Oregon. The online course costs $16.99 and the permit application costs $23. The permit must be available for inspection in paper or digital format while you work.
Anyone who mixes, serves, sells alcohol, or supervises alcohol servers — including bartenders, servers, managers, and clerks who fill growlers — must possess a valid service permit. Staff members such as bus drivers, cooks, or hosts who do not handle alcohol do not need one.
You must be 18 or older to apply. Ages 18–20 receive a "minor" permit, which limits them to serving or delivering drinks in areas where food service is the primary focus; they may not bartend or mix drinks until they turn 21.
1. Complete the OLCC-approved online Alcohol Server Training course with A+ Server Education.
2. Create an Oregon OLCC CAMP account.
3. Submit the online service permit application and $23 fee.
4. Pass the OLCC final exam on the CAMP website.
5. Download your temporary permit while OLCC finalizes the review process.
Only after your temporary permit is issued in CAMP. Since March 31, 2025, Oregon no longer allows a 45-day grace period. The service permit application, server education training, and the OLCC final exam must all be completed and passed before you can serve alcohol. The OLCC will issue you a digital temporary permit while they process your official permit.
Choose any OLCC-approved provider such as A+ Server Education and register for our 100% online course. A+ Server Education will report your completion directly to the OLCC; once recorded and matched to your service permit application, CAMP will unlock your state final exam.
Applications are online-only in CAMP, but you can use public computers at a library or school. CAMP accepts prepaid Visa/MasterCard or ACH if you don't have a personal card. A+ Server Education accepts all major credit and prepaid cards for online training courses.
The Oregon alcohol service permit is valid for 5 years. You may re-apply in CAMP up to six months before it expires. Renewal requires taking the same Alcohol Server Education class again and paying the $23 fee.
Log back into CAMP at any time to download and print — or screenshot — a fresh copy free of charge. A digital file on your phone is acceptable proof.
Yes. If you work at a Full or Limited On-Premises establishment and reasonably believe sex trafficking is occurring, you must report it to law enforcement and the OLCC.
Yes — they all refer to the same credential. The official name is the OLCC Alcohol Service Permit, but it is commonly called an Oregon liquor card, Oregon bartender license, OLCC permit, or OLCC license. There is no separate bartending license in Oregon. The OLCC service permit is the only credential you need to legally mix, serve, or sell alcohol at any on-premises licensed establishment statewide.
The OLCC alcohol server permit test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions administered through the CAMP portal. You need a score of 70% or higher to pass. Topics include Oregon liquor laws, checking IDs, recognizing intoxication, intervention techniques, and third-party liability. You get unlimited attempts, and A+ Server Education's course is specifically designed to prepare you for every question on the exam.
After passing the OLCC final exam in CAMP, you can download a temporary permit immediately that authorizes you to serve alcohol right away. The OLCC will then review your application — you may receive email requests for additional information, and you have 14 days to respond. Once approved, the OLCC will email your official five-year Alcohol Service Permit.
If you work at a restaurant or any establishment that prepares and serves food, Oregon law requires you to obtain a food handler card within 30 days of hire — this is separate from your OLCC Alcohol Service Permit. Many employers require both credentials before your first shift. A+ Server Education does not offer food handler training at this time, but you can complete the training through the Multnomah County Health Department.
Yes. The A+ Server Education Alcohol Server Education course is 100% online, self-paced, and mobile-friendly. You can start on your phone and finish on a laptop — your progress is saved automatically. The online class takes approximately one hour to complete and includes interactive lessons and optional voice narration. Once finished, A+ Server Education reports your completion directly to the OLCC so you can proceed to the CAMP portal for the final exam.
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