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Craft Serving is here to help you get an OLCC Permit to serve alcohol in Oregon. Browse through these FAQ's to find answers to commonly raised questions about Alcohol Server Education (ASE).
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General Information
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) requires an OLCC Service Permit be obtained by:
- Anyone who mixes, serves, or sells alcoholic liquor for consumption on licensed premises
- Anyone who dispenses malt beverages, wines, or cider sold in securely covered containers provided by the consumer
- Anyone who directly supervises individuals performing the above duties
- Licensees who hold or are applying for a license authorizing on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages (unless they designate a qualified permit holder with appropriate control responsibilities)
This includes business owners, managers, bartenders, servers, cashiers, and even volunteers at licensed establishments.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: House Bill 4138 expanded who needs a permit. For more information see our blog post: New Requirements for Oregon On-Premises Liquor Licensees.
You must obtain an OLCC Service Permit before you begin mixing, serving or selling alcohol.
Note: Under the new law effective March 31, 2025, you can no longer start working while your application is pending - you must complete an approved Alcohol Server Education course and pass the OLCC exam to receive a temporary service permit before you can legally serve alcohol.
Working without a valid Service Permit is a Class B violation under ORS 471.360. Both you and your employer could face penalties:
- For you: Fine and potential difficulty obtaining permits in the future*
- For your employer: Potential license sanctions, including suspension, restriction, or cancellation per ORS 471.315
Additionally, licensees cannot allow anyone without a valid permit to serve alcohol on their premises. It's both your responsibility and your employer's responsibility to ensure compliance.
For more information about compliance requirements and consequences, see the OLCC's official Alcohol Service Permits information.
* FOOTNOTE: Since you don't hold a Service Permit, the fine won’t be issued through the OLCC's administrative process. Instead, you would typically receive a ticket for a Class B Violation of state law, which would be processed through your local court system.
As of March 31, 2025, licensees who hold or are applying for a license that authorizes on-premises consumption of alcoholic beverages must either:
- Hold a valid Service Permit themselves, OR
- Designate an individual who:
- Holds a valid Service Permit
- Exercises control or responsibility over setting, implementing, and changing the establishment's practices for selling and serving alcoholic beverages
This means if you're a licensee who doesn't personally serve alcohol, you still need to either get a permit yourself or officially designate a permit holder who has appropriate authority in your establishment.
If the OLCC finds that a licensee doesn't meet this requirement, they may refuse to issue a license, issue a restricted license, cancel or suspend an existing license, or require mandatory training.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: House Bill 4138 created this new requirement for on-premises licensees. For more details, read our blog post New Requirements for Oregon On-Premises Liquor Licensees Under House Bill 4138.
Yes, the minimum age to receive an OLCC Permit is 18 years old.
If you are between 18 and 20 years old, there are restrictions on what you can do. You are not allowed to work during hours prohibited to minors. Additionally, you are not allowed to work in areas prohibited to minors unless it is order/pick-up drinks for service in areas not prohibited to minors, clear tables, stock supplies and deliver food.
You will receive a "Minor Permit" if you are 18 to 20 years old. This permit allows you to:
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- Take alcohol orders.
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- Deliver alcoholic beverages.
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- Draw alcohol from a tap.
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- Pour alcohol into a customer's glass at the customer's table.
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- Sell alcohol.
Once you turn 21, restrictions no longer apply and you can automatically start performing the duties included in the Adult Permit.
You will receive an "Adult Permit" if you are 21 years of age and older. This permit allows you to:
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- Perform all the duties included in the Minor Permit.
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- Mix drinks.
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- Manage the establishment.
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- Supervise a minor permittee (note: at least one adult permittee must be on duty at all times).
The Application Process
📝 NEED A DETAILED GUIDE? For comprehensive step-by-step instructions with screenshots, visit our detailed guide: How to Get an OLCC Permit in Oregon.
Here's a quick overview of the process:
Step #1: Take the course.
Begin by signing up for our OLCC-approved online course! After you finish the course, our system will automatically submit your completion information to the OLCC's CAMP system.
Step #2: Apply via CAMP.
Create an account on the OLCC's new CAMP portal and complete the Service Permit Application. Pay the $23 application fee. Make sure the personal information you provide matches what you entered when registering for our course, including any spaces, hyphens, or apostrophes in your name.
Note: After completing our course, it may take up to one full business day for your course completion to connect to your application in the CAMP system.
Step #3: Pass the exam.
After your application and course completion records are matched in the CAMP system, you'll receive an email notification that you can take the final exam. Log into CAMP to access and complete the test. You need a score of 70% or higher to pass.
Step #4: Receive your permits.
Upon passing the exam, you'll immediately receive a temporary Service Permit that allows you to legally begin serving alcohol. Within approximately 14 days, the OLCC will review your application. Once approved, you'll receive an email notification with your official five-year Service Permit attached. You can also log back into CAMP to download or print additional copies of your permit at any time.
📺 VISUAL GUIDES: Need help with the CAMP system? Watch these official OLCC tutorial videos:
- CAMP Guide to Getting Started in Alcohol Service Permits and Marijuana Worker Permits
- CAMP Guide to Applying for an Alcohol Service Permit
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: The application process now uses the new CAMP system and requires completing education before receiving a temporary permit. For a detailed explanation of the regulatory changes affecting this process, read our blog post Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138.
CAMP (Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program) is the OLCC's central online hub where all licensing, permitting and enforcement processes now take place in one secure location.
On March 31, 2025, CAMP launched the Alcohol Service Permit phase of its system, replacing the previous online portal. To access CAMP:
- Visit CAMP at https://CAMP.OLCC.online
- Create a user account with your email address
- If you had an existing permit or application before March 31, 2025, you'll need to retrieve and enter an access code to link your previous information to your new CAMP account. Click here to access the CAMP User Guide for using the “Permit Access Code Request Tool.”
CAMP allows you to submit applications, renew permits, request amendments, pay fees online, and view your permit all in one place.
📺 VIDEO GUIDES: For visual step-by-step guidance, the OLCC has created helpful tutorial videos:
- CAMP Guide to Getting Started in Alcohol Service Permits and Marijuana Worker Permits
- CAMP Guide to Applying for an Alcohol Service Permit
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC. For a comprehensive overview of how CAMP fits into the new permit requirements, see our blog post Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138.
The OLCC provides dedicated technical support for the CAMP portal through their CAMP Help Desk. If you encounter technical difficulties while creating an account, uploading documents, or navigating the system:
- Call the CAMP Help Desk at 855-907-0836, available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 8 PM PT
- This number is specifically for CAMP technical assistance only
For other permit-related questions that aren't technical in nature, you should continue to contact the appropriate department:
- Alcohol Service Permits: [email protected] or 503-872-5200
- Alcohol Server Education: [email protected] or 503-872-5133
Remember that technical support staff cannot answer questions about your permit application status or eligibility requirements, but they can help you resolve issues with using the CAMP portal itself.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC.
The OLCC provides several helpful resources to guide you through the CAMP system:
Video Tutorials:
- CAMP Guide to Getting Started in Alcohol Service Permits and Marijuana Worker Permits
- CAMP Guide to Applying for an Alcohol Service Permit
Written Guides:
For technical assistance with the CAMP system, contact the CAMP Help Desk at 855-907-0836 (Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM PT).
All these resources are designed to help you navigate the CAMP system successfully and obtain your OLCC Permit efficiently.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC.
Yes, there are different ways to approach getting an OLCC Service Permit. Each way comes with a time limit you should be aware of.
- You can take an Alcohol Server Education class before you submit your Service Permit Application. If you take your class first, the class is good for two years. You may apply for a permit any time within those two years.
- You can submit your Service Permit Application before you take an Alcohol Server Education class. If you submit your application first, you have 45 days to complete the course and pass the final exam.
The drawback to submitting your application first is that you will need to work within a shorter time frame to complete a course and pass the final exam.
If you wait too long and your Service Permit Application expires, you are going to have to submit another application on the OLCC's CAMP portal and repay the $23 application fee.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per House Bill 4138, you will no longer receive a temporary permit immediately after submitting your application. Learn more about these important changes in our blog post Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138.
Oregon does not recognize alcohol server permits from other states. You must obtain an Oregon-specific OLCC Service Permit by:
- Completing an OLCC-approved Alcohol Server Education course (like the one offered by Craft Serving)
- Applying through the CAMP system
- Passing the OLCC exam
- Receiving approval from the OLCC
There are no exemptions or expedited processes for servers certified in other states.
Under the new system implemented on March 31, 2025:
- Temporary Service Permit: Issued immediately after you complete an approved Alcohol Server Education course and pass the OLCC exam. This permit allows you to legally begin serving alcohol while your application undergoes final review.
- Five-Year Service Permit: Issued after the OLCC completes their full review of your application (typically within 14 days). This is your official permit valid for five years from the date of issue.
Both permits authorize the same activities - the temporary permit just bridges the gap while your application is being processed.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC. For a detailed explanation of these changes, read our blog post Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138.
After you complete an approved Alcohol Server Education course and pass the OLCC's exam, you will be issued a temporary Service Permit that enables you to begin working while the OLCC completes a full review of your application. The review process includes:
- Confirming that you meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years
- Confirming that your criminal background meets the eligibility requirements
- Confirming that you have not previously had a Service Permit revoked
Once your application is fully reviewed and approved, you'll receive an email notification that your five-year Service Permit is available in your CAMP account.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per House Bill 4138.
Managing Your OLCC Permit
After completing the required Alcohol Server Education course and passing the OLCC exam, you'll receive a “temporary” OLCC Permit that allows you to work immediately. Once your application is fully reviewed and approved, you'll receive your “official” OLCC Permit which is valid for five full years from the date of issue.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per House Bill 4138.
Yes. Any time you mix, serve, sell or supervise the sale of alcohol at a licensed premises, you must have:
- Your OLCC Permit on the licensed premises; and
- One form of identification (to view acceptable forms of ID, check out the FAQ entitled, "WHAT FORMS OF ID CAN I ACCEPT IN OREGON?").
By law, both the permit and a form of identification must be available for immediate inspection by any representative of the OLCC, peace office or law enforcement.
If you had an OLCC Service Permit issued before March 31, 2025, you'll need to:
- Create an account in the CAMP portal
- After logging in, look for the "Permit Access Code Request Tool" (either during first login or at the bottom of your "My Profile" page)
- Enter your full name and the email address you originally used when applying for your OLCC permit
- Check your email for your access code (check spam/junk folders if needed)
- Enter this code in CAMP to associate your existing permit with your new account
If your permit expired before March 31, 2025, you'll need to apply for a new permit instead.
For help with this process, the OLCC has a provided the CAMP USER GUIDE: Permit Access Code Request Tool.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC.
If your unexpired OLCC Permit is lost or stolen, you can replace it for free!
Go to the OLCC’s CAMP portal and log in to your account. Select the Permit tab, and select your Active permit. From here you will be able to download or print a new copy of your permit at any time.
📱 DIGITAL OPTION: Remember that you don't need a physical paper copy! A digital copy of your permit on your smartphone or tablet is completely valid and acceptable. You can save, download, email yourself, or take a screenshot of your permit instead of printing it on paper. OLCC inspectors will accept digital permits shown on your mobile device.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per House Bill 4138.
Go to the OLCC’s CAMP portal and log in to your account. Select the Permit tab, and select your Active permit. Please note that these options are not available on temporary permits.
Here you will see options to:
- Renew Permit
- Update Criminal History
- Notify of Legal Name Change
- Surrender Permit
Click the Notify button next to “Notify of Legal Name Change.”
Requests to change account information can take a minimum of 10 business days for processing. Please check your CAMP dashboard within 10-14 business days to print a revised OLCC Permit, if approved.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: New CAMP system.
Your OLCC Permit is good for five years from the date of issuance. You'll receive a notification in your CAMP account 90 days before your permit expires.
To renew:
- Log into your CAMP account
- Locate your expiring permit in the dashboard
- Click the "Renew" button
- Complete the renewal application
- Pay the renewal fee
- Complete an approved Oregon Alcohol Server Education course
- Take and pass the OLCC's final exam through the CAMP system
After passing the exam, you'll receive a temporary permit until the OLCC reviews and approves your renewal application (typically within 14 days).
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
The Course
In 1987, Oregon Legislature passed a new law to institute a mandatory Alcohol Server Education (ASE) program. The program was founded on the idea that educating alcohol servers helps reduce the number of intoxicated drivers and the incidences of underage drinking.
Yes, the content of this online course has been reviewed and approved by the OLCC.
This course is compatible with most phones, tablets, computers and operating systems. However, for the best user experience, we recommend that you complete the course on either a desktop computer, laptop or tablet. If you find it is not compatible with your device, we will issue you a full refund.
This course usually takes 2-3 hours to complete. However, the course is self-paced so you do not have to complete it in one sitting. You may log-off mid-course and resume the course anytime you choose.
Of all the course providers, we offer one of the most generous terms for course access! Access to the course is allowed for 120 days from the purchase date, however, unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Nobody wants old, unused accounts hanging around online. 🙅🏽
Just a reminder though, after applying for your permit through the OLCC's CAMP system, you must complete the course and pass the OLCC exam within 45 days of submitting your application. We recommend completing the course promptly after purchase to ensure you meet all OLCC requirements.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
The course is currently on sale for $20.00 $16.00. Once you enroll in the course, you will be asked to create an account and pay the $20.00 $16.00 fee.
The Final Exam
No. The OLCC requires students to take a certified course AND pass the final exam in order to receive an OLCC Permit. Students must take a course and pass the exam whether they are getting an OLCC Permit for the first time or renewing an OLCC Permit.
After completing our course, your completion information will be automatically submitted to the OLCC's CAMP system. After we send your course completion to the OLCC and it's matched with your application, you'll receive an email notification that you can take the final exam in CAMP. This matching process may take up to one business day.
The OLCC's Final Exam is accessed through the OLCC's CAMP portal at: https://camp.olcc.online
For your course completion to be properly matched to your Service Permit Application, the following information MUST match exactly:
- First Name (including spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes exactly as they appear on your ID)
- Last Name (including spaces, hyphens, and apostrophes exactly as they appear on your ID)
- Date of Birth
Once you receive the email notification, simply log into your CAMP account to access and complete the final exam.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC.
If you've completed our course but don't have access to the OLCC's final exam, there are several possible reasons:
- Information mismatch: The most common reason is that your personal information in our course system doesn't exactly match what you provided on your Service Permit Application. Even minor differences in spelling, spacing, hyphens, apostrophes, or formatting of your name or date of birth can prevent automatic matching. Best practice is to use your name exactly as it appears on your government-issued ID for both the course and application.
- Processing time: It can take up to one business day for your course completion information to be processed and matched with your application in the CAMP system.
- Application status: You must have an active Service Permit Application in the CAMP system before you can access the exam. If you haven't submitted your application yet or if your application has expired, you won't be able to access the exam.
- Course completion: Make sure you've fully completed all modules of our course. One way to know for sure you completed the course is to check your email. We will email you a Certification of Completion when your course is finished. Partial completion won't be reported to the OLCC.
- Technical issues: Occasionally, technical issues with the CAMP system may delay your access to the exam.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC.
If you've completed our course but don't have access to the OLCC's final exam after one business day, follow these steps:
- Verify your information: Check that the information in your Craft Serving account (First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth) exactly matches what you provided on your Service Permit Application. You can review this information in your User Dashboard.
- Check your application status: Log into the CAMP portal to confirm that your Service Permit Application is active and within the 45-day completion window.
- Check your email and spam folders: Make sure you haven't missed the notification email from the OLCC indicating that your exam is ready.
- Contact the OLCC directly: If steps 1-3 don't resolve the issue, email the OLCC at [email protected] to request they manually match your course completion record with your application. Include your full name, date of birth, and the date you completed the Craft Serving course.
- Contact us: If you're still experiencing issues, please contact our customer support team. We're happy to help troubleshoot or contact the OLCC on your behalf if necessary.
ℹ️ NEW FAQ MARCH 2025: Added to explain the new CAMP system implemented by the OLCC.
The OLCC's final exam consists of 50 questions. You must score 70% or higher to pass; this equates to 35 correct answers out of 50. The exam is administered through the OLCC's CAMP system after you've completed our course.
The OLCC offers the exam in multiple languages to accommodate diverse applicants. You can choose to view the test in English, Spanish, or Chinese when taking the exam in the CAMP portal.
To help ensure our students pass the final exam, Craft Serving's course content was written and developed with the OLCC's final exam questions in mind. Our course teaches to the final exam as much as possible and oftentimes, bolded sections pertain to information that will be covered in the exam.
Lastly, as an added benefit, we provide all students with a free Practice Test featuring questions similar to those on the OLCC exam to boost your confidence before taking the final test.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
First, let's recap. After you submit your Service Permit Application on the OLCC's CAMP portal, you have 45 days to complete an approved course and pass the final exam.
If you waited too long to take the final exam, then we've got some bad news for you. You are going to have to submit a new Service Permit Application on the OLCC's CAMP portal. This means you will have to repay the $23 application fee to restart your 45-day window, giving you another opportunity to complete the process.
Now here’s the good news. After you complete an approved course, the course is good for two years. So if you completed a course, but waited too long to take the final exam, you won't be required to take a second course as long as the date on your course Certification of Completion is still within two years.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
If you did not pass the exam, don't worry, you are allowed to retake it for free as many times as needed until achieving a passing score. You may retake it at any time within 45 days of submitting your Service Permit Application. If you do not pass within 45 days, your application will change to an incomplete status and will be inactivated. Once inactivated, you must submit and pay for a new application.
After completing the exam in the OLCC's CAMP portal, you'll be able to see which questions you answered incorrectly and review the correct answers. Additionally, you can log back into your Craft Serving account to review any topics that need additional clarification before retaking the exam.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: The CAMP system now shows you which questions you answered incorrectly and provides the correct answers after completing the exam.
Congratulations on passing! After passing the exam, you'll immediately receive a temporary Service Permit through the CAMP system that allows you to legally begin serving alcohol right away.
Within approximately 14 days, the OLCC will review your application. Once it's approved, you'll receive an email notification with your official Service Permit attached. You can also log back into the CAMP portal to download or print additional copies of your permit at any time. This permit will be valid for a full five years from the date of issue.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per the new CAMP system, you'll now receive your five-year permit directly in your email, in addition to being able to access it through the CAMP portal.
About Craft Serving
Designed by Alcohol Servers, for Alcohol Servers!
Before we were Alcohol Server Education providers, we were bartenders. As bartenders, we took pride in what we did and placed emphasis on craft and skill. We loved every aspect of bartending except Alcohol Server Education. The online courses we took seemed poorly organized, outdated and out-of-touch with the issues alcohol servers actually face. And, although we had a good relationship with our local inspector from the liquor control board, we also felt like the information we received from the state was not always clear or practical.
Consequently, we set out to help bridge the gap by creating a new, modern course that makes Alcohol Server Education as painless as possible.
- To start, our course builds upon itself. This may seem like a basic concept, but for some reason, it is something many of our competitors have yet to figure out.
- Our course incorporates a variety of visual and interactive tools to create an entertaining and engaging learning environment.
- Our course teaches the basics of Alcohol Server Education in a clear, concise format so you can easily recall information from the course long after you have completed it.
By the end of your training, we hope you will feel confident in your ability to serve alcohol responsibly and be committed to upholding liquor laws, even under challenging circumstances!
Yes! Our course content is regularly updated to reflect the latest Oregon laws and regulations, including the changes implemented through House Bill 4138 that took effect on March 31, 2025. Our course not only covers all the required educational material but also includes information about the new application process through the CAMP system.
For a more detailed overview of these changes, we've published two comprehensive blog posts that explain exactly how House Bill 4138 affects alcohol service in Oregon:
- New Requirements for Oregon On-Premises Liquor Licensees Under House Bill 4138
- Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138
We work closely with the OLCC to ensure our course remains compliant with all requirements and prepares you for success on the OLCC's final exam. Our team of industry professionals monitors regulatory changes to keep our content current and accurate.
Craft Serving has fully integrated with the OLCC's CAMP (Cannabis and Alcohol Management Program) system. When you complete our course, we automatically submit your completion information to the OLCC's CAMP system.
Our integration ensures a seamless experience in the permit application process. After completing our course, you'll typically receive notification within one business day that you can access the OLCC's final exam through the CAMP portal.
To ensure successful integration:
- Make sure your personal information (first name, last name, date of birth) is exactly the same in both our system and the Service Permit Application you submitted on CAMP
- Complete all modules of our course
- Watch for email notifications from both Craft Serving and the OLCC
If you experience any issues with the integration between our course and the CAMP system, our customer support team is available to assist you.
For more details on how the new CAMP system changes the permit process, read our blog post Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138.
We are required to collect your personal information and then pass it on to the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) after you finish the online course. With the new CAMP system implemented in March 2025, this information is automatically submitted to the OLCC, which then matches it to your Service Permit Application. It is crucial that your personal information (first name, last name, date of birth) matches exactly between our system and your Service Permit Application to ensure proper matching.
This automated matching process allows the OLCC to confirm that you completed a certified Alcohol Server Education Class and makes your final exam available to you in the CAMP portal.
For more information, check out the FAQ entitled, "WHAT IS THE OLCC'S ROLE IN ALCOHOL SERVER EDUCATION (ASE)?"
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
We think it is very important to support charitable organizations that give back to alcohol servers within the food and beverage community!
That is why we are a proud member of the United State Bartenders' Guild and supporter of the USBG National Charity Foundation. The foundation is committed to advancing the lifelong stability & wellbeing of service industry professionals through education & charitable activities. Click here to learn more and find out how you can get involved too.
If you know of another cause that is worth supporting, please share it with us. We are always interested in learning about more opportunities to get connected with the local community and expand our giving.
Although we work hard to try and provide you with the best online Alcohol Server Education (ASE) course available, we know sometimes things don't go as planned.
We are committed to making sure you have a positive experience with Craft Serving. If you decide you need a refund for any reason, please contact us and we would be happy to assist.
To view our full Refund Policy located within our Terms and Conditions, just click here.
Our Privacy Policy discloses the way we use and manage your data. To sum up the policy, we are committed to maintaining and securing your privacy.
- We don't ask for your personal information unless we truly need it.
- We don't store your personal information unless it's required for our services.
- We don't share your personal information except to comply with the law, to provide services and to protect our rights.
To view our complete Privacy Policy, just click here.
Our Terms and Conditions outline our relationship with you by providing a description of your rights and responsibilities as a user of our website. Before purchasing an online course, you will be required to abide by this agreement.
To view our full Terms and Conditions, just click here.
About The OLCC
"OLCC" stands for Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission.
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) is the state agency that regulates the manufacture, sale and use of alcoholic beverages and cannabis products in Oregon.
The OLCC issues licenses to businesses that sell alcohol and cannabis, enforces liquor and cannabis laws, and oversees education and permitting processes for both alcohol servers and marijuana workers. All of these functions are now managed through their centralized CAMP system.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
The OLCC oversees the ASE program by working closely with ASE providers like Craft Serving. The Commission manages all education and permitting processes through their centralized CAMP system.
- It certifies ASE providers after reviewing and approving their course.
- It coordinates with ASE providers to collect student information.
- It communicates with ASE providers to help resolve customer service issues.
- It monitors ASE providers to ensure they are meeting expectations.
For more information, the OLCC can be reached via its Contact Us page. To learn about recent changes to the OLCC's role in server education, read our blog post Oregon Alcohol Service Permit Changes: New Requirements Under House Bill 4138.
⚠️ UPDATED MARCH 2025: Per new CAMP system.
OLCC's mission is to support businesses, public safety, and community livability through education and the enforcement of liquor and cannabis laws.
Oregon Liquor Laws
In Oregon, the legal hours to sell, serve or consume alcohol are from 7:00 AM to 2:30 AM.
Licensees and permittees must not consume alcohol or be under the influence of any intoxicants while on duty. "On duty" refers to the beginning of a work shift to the end of the shift, and it includes all breaks in between.
While on duty, an adult permittee may be allowed to taste beer (malt beverages), wine or cider if all of the following conditions are met:
- The licensee/owner allows it.
- Servings are one ounce or less and not more than 6 ounces total in any given day.
- Tasting is for educational purposes or to ensure product is not flawed.
- The alcohol is tasted between 7:00 AM and 2:30 AM.
As an employee, you may be entitled to a "shift drink." If this is the case, you must drink it after 7:00 AM and before 2:30 AM, but not while you are on duty, on a break or about to go on duty.
Yes, working without a valid OLCC Permit is a violation of Oregon law. If you mix, serve, or sell alcohol without a valid service permit, both you and your employer can face serious consequences.
You can be administratively punished by the OLCC, which may include a permit suspension, denial of future permit applications, and/or monetary fines. Additionally, your employer can also receive a liquor license suspension and/or monetary fine for allowing you to work without a proper permit.
Multiple or repeated violations can result in you getting your OLCC Permit revoked and your employer getting their liquor license revoked. Remember that with the new CAMP system implemented in 2025, permit verification is more streamlined, making it easier for OLCC inspectors to check compliance during premises inspections.
Yes. Persons with disabilities are allowed to purchase, possess, and consume alcohol under the same conditions as anyone else. The person must be 21 or over and not show signs of intoxication.
Certain disabilities can affect a person's speech or motor skills. This can cause a disabled person to exhibit behavior that is similar to that of an intoxicated person. Consequently, you should get to know your customers to make sure that any refusal of alcohol service is based on their state of sobriety, not a disability.
If the parent shows no signs of intoxication, there is no law that prevents you from selling alcohol to someone 21 and over. However, you may refuse service if you have reason to believe the parent intends to supply alcohol to the minor child.
No, it is against the law for a person under 21 to purchase alcohol. This law stands regardless of who actually consumes the alcohol.
As a server, you may want to keep in mind that a receipt could be used as physical evidence to support allegations that you furnished alcohol to a minor.
The OLCC recognizes six types of IDs as "stand-alone" forms of identification. They are known as stand-alone because each alone is sufficient proof of age and identity.
- U.S. State Driver License
- U.S. State ID Card
- U.S. Military ID Card
- Passport or Passport ID Card
- Federally Recognized Tribal ID Card
- SENTRI and NEXUS Cards
If a customer does not have a stand-alone form of ID, you may accept two forms of alternative ID.
- The first form of ID must be descriptive. It must be "official" and include the person's name, address, date of birth, signature and photo or physical description. Examples include a federal employee ID card, a resident alien card and a college student body card.
- The second form of ID must be supportive and further prove the person's identity. Examples include a credit card, personalized checks or mail addressed to the person. Many people carrying fake ID do not have a supportive piece of ID.
- If your establishment chooses to accept alternative forms of ID, you are legally required to complete an OLCC Statement of Age Card.
Craft Serving would like to provide you with a PDF of Acceptable Forms of ID in the State of Oregon. Feel free to print it and put it up at your establishment or download it to keep it handy on your phone.
The OLCC says that interim drivers licenses are considered a legal form of identification. But Oregon law also allows places that sell alcohol to reject them. Only police officers checking a person's driving privileges are required to accept the paper cards.
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