Georgia TIPS Certification Online
Responsible alcohol training is mandatory in Georgia for anyone who delivers alcohol or sells alcohol to go. For all other roles, including on-premise and off-premise sales, training is not required by the state, but many employers, local jurisdictions, and insurance companies require it. Any person who serves or sells alcohol in Georgia should consider taking a responsible alcohol course to help protect themselves and their employer from potential legal incidents.
TIPS is accepted statewide in Georgia.
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Who Should Be TIPS Certified in Georgia?
Georgia law requires alcohol training for anyone who delivers alcohol or sells alcohol to go. For all other roles, while training is not mandated by the state, many employers and insurance companies require it. Georgia's dram shop liability laws also mean that completing training can help protect both employees and businesses in legal proceedings.
Some roles that benefit from TIPS certification include:
- Bartenders
- Bar Backs
- Servers
- Managers
- Valets
- ID Checkers
- Alcohol Delivery Drivers
- Grocery, liquor, and convenience store clerks and managers
Follow These Easy Steps to Get TIPS Certified:
- Enroll by choosing and purchasing the acceptable course for your role.
- Complete the TIPS alcohol certification course online at your own pace, from any computer, phone, or tablet.
- Pass the final exam. You have 60 days to complete the course unless otherwise noted. See our Terms of Use for details.
- If you fail the final exam, you have one additional attempt to pass at no charge.
- Print your TIPS certificate immediately upon passing as proof of certification.
Choose the Right Course for Your Role
- The On-Premise course addresses concerns specific to restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and other establishments where alcohol is consumed on-site.
- The Off-Premise course addresses concerns specific to grocery, liquor, and package stores where alcohol is purchased to go. The course focuses on recognizing signs of intoxication, preventing underage sales, and avoiding third-party sales.
- The Concessions course addresses concerns specific to stadiums, arenas, festivals, and concerts. These are typically high-volume events where the focus is on making quick decisions to prevent serving intoxicated or underage customers.
Georgia Alcohol Laws
Alcohol service laws in Georgia are governed by the Georgia Department of Revenue, Alcohol & Tobacco Division.
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 Georgia Department of Revenue directly.
| Age to Consume | 21 |
| Age to Pour | 18* |
| Age to Sell | 18* |
| Age to Serve | 18 |
| DUI/DWI Limit | .08 |
| Dram Shop Liability | Yes |
*Age to pour is 21 for catered events. Local ordinances may raise the minimum age for pouring and serving.
*The age to sell beer and wine by the package is not regulated by the state for employees working in convenience stores, grocery stores, or other stores that sell non-alcohol-related items. No one can sell alcohol in a package store unless they are at least 18 years of age.
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