ACTION SERVER EDUCATION
How to Get an OLCC Service Permit

The OLCC (Oregon Liquor Control Commission) requires anyone who
mixes, sells or serves alcohol for on-property consumption
to have a valid Service Permit.

You must complete TWO steps to obtain an OLCC Service Permit. (The
same steps apply when you are renewing a permit every five years.) What
step you take first will depend upon your situation.

  • Many people begin first by completing the Service Permit
    Application. This application must be signed both by the
    applicant as well as an authorized person such as:
  • Licensee (Owner) or Manager
  • OLCC Employee
  • Alcohol Server Education Instructors/Providers

    Click on                                                     for a copy of this application; they
    are also available in class from the Instructors.

  • Applicant must submit a check or money order (NO CASH)
    payable to OLCC for $23. This is a nonrefundable fee.

  • The authorized person (Manager / Instructor) is required to mail
    the payment and application to the OLCC immediately:
    OLCC Permits
    P.O. Box 22297
    Milwaukie, OR 97269-2297

  •  You may begin working immediately when you are in
    possession of the YELLOW COPY (or a duplicate downloaded
    copy). This is your TEMPORARY PERMIT and is valid for 45 days
    from the date it is signed.

Once you have a temporary permit, you must take and pass the Alcohol
Server Education class within 45 days. You should receive a postcard in
the mail from the OLCC that notifies you of your deadline date.

  • Find a class that is convenient for you. The Initial class has a
    new format and is shorter than before! The Renewal class
    reviews liquor laws for those who have already attended the
    initial class. Click on                                   for a complete listing of
    classes.
  • You must also take and pass the exam.
  • Initial students: pass at 70%
  • Renewal students pass at 80%

    If you are applying for a job in the restaurant industry,
    you may take a class and fill out the Service Permit
    Application with the instructor. You will leave the class
    with a temporary permit that allows you to begin
    working immediately.
                                                           OR
    You may take the class and submit the Service Permit
    Application at a later date with your new employer; test
    scores remain on file for two years.

Once the OLCC has both an application and acceptable test
scores on file, they will issue an OLCC Service Permit.

You must have your OLCC Service Permit on you at all times
you are working with alcohol; it must be available for
inspection by a sworn officer of the law.

It will cost you:
Tuition ($35) + Application Fee ($23) = $58 Total

You are NOT required to complete the Service Permit Application at class, you
may do this with either your employer or the OLCC.