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Our training course is currently under review by the SCDOR. Once approved, we will open the course to the public.
On Wednesday, February 25, Rep. Weston Newton introduced House Joint Resolution 5261 to extend the alcohol server training deadline to May 1, 2026. The House passed the Joint Resolution on Friday, February 27.
We hope to be approved before the 05-01-2026 deadline.
Under H.3430, South Carolina now requires anyone who serves, sells, or manages alcohol service to hold a valid Alcohol Server Certificate. Here is the complete process from start to finish.
Before you can receive your South Carolina Alcohol Server Training Certificate, you must complete an alcohol server training course approved by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR). A+ Server Education’s online course is SCDOR-approved, available 24/7, and works on any device.
The course is a minimum of 4 hours and covers South Carolina alcohol laws, ID verification, recognizing intoxication, DUI statistics, intervention techniques, and concealed carry rules for licensed establishments. You can start and stop as many times as you need — your progress is always saved.
At the end of the training, you will take a camera-monitored proctored exam directly within the course platform. The proctoring software verifies your identity and monitors your session to ensure exam integrity — there is no separate testing location or additional software to download.
A+ Server Education students maintain a 99.9% pass rate. If you don’t pass on the first attempt, you can retake the exam multiple times until you succeed.
Immediately after passing the exam, you will receive your proof of completion and certificate number. Download or screenshot this right away — you can present it to your employer as verification that you have completed the required training while the SCDOR processes your official certificate.
A+ Server Education will submit your completion information to the SCDOR within the required timeframe. You do not need to submit anything to the state yourself.
Once the SCDOR processes your completion record, your official South Carolina Alcohol Server Certificate will be available for download through the state’s MyDORWAY portal. You will need your name and certificate number to retrieve it.
Your certificate is valid for 3 years from the date of issue. To renew, you must retake an SCDOR-approved training course before your certificate expires.
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SCDOR-approved · 4-hour course · Proctored exam included · Valid for 3 years
A+ Server Education is SCDOR-approved and meets the same South Carolina state requirements — often at a lower or equal cost to TIPS.
| ⭐ Best ValueA+ Server Education | TIPS | Other Providers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $44.99 | $35 – $55+ | Varies |
| SCDOR Approved | Yes | Varies by state | Not all |
| Pass Rate | 99.9% | Not published | Unknown |
| Certificate Validity | 3 Years | 3 Years | Varies |
| Available in Spanish | Yes | Limited | Rarely |
| Instant Certificate Download | Yes | No | No |
| Students Trained | 100,000+ | — | — |
South Carolina House Bill 3430 (Act 42) was signed by Governor McMaster on May 12, 2025. Here is how the new law affects alcohol servers and establishments statewide.
Under H.3430, South Carolina alcohol server training courses must be offered in both English and Spanish to meet state requirements.
Establishments can reduce the $1M liability coverage requirement by training staff, closing earlier, or keeping alcohol sales under 40% of total revenue.
Venues operating between 12 a.m. and 4 a.m. must use forensic digital ID scanning systems to validate every customer's identification.
Approved courses must cover SC alcohol laws, ID checking, intoxication signs, DUI statistics, and concealed carry rules for licensed establishments.
Have questions about H.3430?
Get answers about deadlines, certification, MyDORWAY, and more
Don't wait — training is mandatory for all servers working 10+ hours/week
H.3430 establishes the 2026 training requirements. Here is what every South Carolina server, bartender, and manager needs to know to stay compliant.
All South Carolina servers working 10+ hours/week and managers must complete SCDOR-approved training. Only recognized programs meet the requirement.
Only programs approved by the SC Dept. of Revenue (ABL Division) are valid and accepted for MyDORWAY certificate retrieval.
4-hour minimum South Carolina alcohol server course with camera-monitored final exam — no classroom option available.
Your SC Alcohol Server Certificate must be renewed every 3 years by retaking an SCDOR-approved course.
New South Carolina employees must complete alcohol server training within 30 days of starting work.
Don't wait — get certified before the deadline
SCDOR-approved · Proctored exam · Valid for 3 years
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Our training is approved by the South Carolina Department of Revenue under H.3430 for alcohol server certification.
Our course is SCDOR-approved. Over 100,000 students have passed our online training across all states.
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Download your proof of completion immediately after passing. Your certification is valid for 3 years before renewal.
Works on phones, tablets, and computers. Pause anytime and resume right where you left off.
Get help with login issues, course access, and proctored exam questions so you can finish on time.
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Our SCDOR-approved course helps South Carolina servers develop the knowledge and skills for responsible alcohol service under H.3430.
Our program gives South Carolina servers, bartenders, and managers an overview of alcohol sales, state regulations, and techniques for recognizing minors and signs of intoxication.
This training supports consistent ID checks, early intervention, and safer service decisions. Employers should keep proof of certification accessible for staff and build renewals into onboarding and scheduling.
If you manage multiple locations, use bulk prepaid codes to assign training and track completion across teams.
Alcohol server training is now mandatory in South Carolina under H.3430 to educate sellers and servers on responsible alcohol service. The law was enacted to reduce alcohol-related incidents, lower liability exposure for establishments, and ensure that every person serving alcohol in the state has been trained on South Carolina's specific laws and intervention techniques.
Our training course has been approved by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) and the ABL Division, meeting all requirements for certification under H.3430.
Get answers to common questions about South Carolina's new alcohol server certification requirements under H.3430.
If you are currently working as a server, bartender, or manager at an establishment that serves alcohol in South Carolina, you must complete your training by May 1, 2026. New hires must obtain their SC Alcohol Server Certificate within 30 days of their start date.
Under H.3430, the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) requires an alcohol server certificate for anyone who works at least 10 hours per week serving alcohol for on-premises consumption at licensed establishments, as well as anyone who manages or supervises employees who serve alcohol.
The A+ Server Education South Carolina alcohol server training course costs $44.99, which includes the full 4-hour course and the proctored final exam — there are no hidden fees or separate exam charges. Under SC Code Section 61-3-120, approved providers may charge up to $50 per participant.
South Carolina Alcohol Server Certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issue. To renew, you must retake an SCDOR-approved training course — certificates cannot simply be renewed without completing the training again.
South Carolina does not issue a separate bartending license. Under H.3430, the Alcohol Server Certificate issued through the SCDOR is the required credential for anyone who serves, sells, or manages alcohol service at on-premises establishments. Completing an SCDOR-approved alcohol server training course and passing the proctored exam is the only certification you need.
No, you must be at least 18 years old to serve alcohol in South Carolina. However, you must be 21 years old to bartend, which means mixing or preparing drinks behind the bar. An 18-year-old server can deliver drinks to tables but cannot create or pour drinks at the bar. All servers and bartenders in South Carolina must complete SCDOR-approved alcohol server training regardless of age, as required by H.3430.
Yes, restaurants can serve alcohol on Sundays if they have a valid Sunday permit and their county or municipality allows it. Not all areas in South Carolina permit Sunday alcohol sales, so it depends on local ordinances. Restaurants with Sunday permits can typically serve alcohol between the hours set by their local jurisdiction. However, liquor stores are prohibited from selling alcohol on Sundays statewide, regardless of location.
In South Carolina, bars and restaurants can begin serving alcohol at 10:00 AM Monday through Saturday. Service is permitted until 2:00 AM Monday through Friday, and until 11:59 PM on Saturdays. Sunday alcohol service is only allowed if the establishment has a valid Sunday sales permit and operates in a jurisdiction that permits Sunday sales. Liquor stores have different hours—they can sell from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Saturday only, and must remain closed on Sundays statewide.
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