Colorado Alcohol Server Training

Responsible alcohol training is not required in Colorado for most servers of alcohol. The exception is that classroom training is mandatory for anyone serving alcohol at a tasting in a liquor store or at a special event. For all others, the TIPS online course is available for employer-required training or educational purposes.

If your employer instructed you to take the TIPS course, proceed with registration below. If your employer instructed you to take the Colorado Responsible Vendor Program course, you will need to complete that in a classroom setting.

Important: Online TIPS training does not fulfill regulatory requirements in Colorado. This course is available for employer-required training or educational purposes only.

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Colorado Alcohol Laws

The state of Colorado requires approved alcohol server/seller training in some capacity. Alcohol service laws are governed by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement.

Note: The information on this page is available through the regulating agency and is believed to be correct. However, laws and regulations may change at any time. For official guidance, contact the Colorado Department of Revenue, Liquor and Tobacco Enforcement directly.

Age to Consume	21
Age to Pour	18*
Age to Sell	18 in grocery and convenience stores; 21 in liquor stores
Age to Serve	18*
Age to Consume	21
DUI/DWI Limit	.08
Dram Shop Liability	Yes

*Must be supervised by someone who is 21 or older.

Note: Tavern employees must be 21 unless the tavern regularly serves full meals.

Acceptable Forms of ID — Colorado

Valid driver's license issued by any U.S. state, U.S. territory, or foreign country including Canada or Mexico.
Valid state-issued identification card.
Valid military identification card.
Valid U.S. passport or passport card.
Alien registration card.
Valid employment authorization document issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Valid consular identification card from any foreign country.

If a minor used a fake ID to purchase alcohol, the establishment may have a legal defense, provided they had a current ID reference book issued within the past three years.

Training Students from these Colorado cities and more:

Arvada	Aurora	Boulder	Brighton
Broomfield	Castle Rock	Centennial	Colorado Springs
Commerce City	Dakota Ridge	Denver	Englewood
Fort Collins	Grand Junction	Greeley	Highlands Ranch
Lakewood	Littleton	Longmont	Loveland
Northglenn	Parker	Pueblo	Thornton