🍹 How to Get Your Louisiana Bar Card
— Fast, Affordable, and 100% Online with ACE
Whether you’re bartending on Bourbon Street, serving drinks at a casino in Lake Charles, or working a festival in Lafayette, you’ll need one thing to legally serve alcohol in Louisiana: a Responsible Vendor Bar Card.
This certification isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s your ticket to working in bars, restaurants, grocery stores, and event venues across the state. And the easiest way to get it? ACE Food Handler’s state-approved online course.
📋 What Is a Louisiana Bar Card?
The Louisiana Responsible Vendor (RV) Bar Card is a certification issued by the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC). It proves that you’ve completed a state-approved training course covering:
• Louisiana alcohol and tobacco laws
• How to recognize signs of intoxication
• Techniques for responsible alcohol service
• Legal responsibilities and penalties
This card is required by law for anyone who sells or serves alcohol in Louisiana. It’s valid for 4 years and must be renewed to stay compliant.
✅ Why Choose ACE for Your Bar Card Training?
ACE Food Handler offers one of the most affordable and convenient ways to get certified:
• 🖥️ 100% online and mobile-friendly
• 🕒 Self-paced—complete it anytime, anywhere
• 📄 Instant certificate upon passing the final exam
• 📤 Automatic reporting to the Louisiana ATC
• 💵 Only $9 for 4 years of certification
Whether you’re a bartender, server, cashier, or manager, ACE makes it easy to get certified and stay compliant.
👉 Start Your Louisiana Bar Card Course Now
💸 Save Even More with Alcohol Coupon Code ace20
Want to save on your training? Use Alcohol Coupon Code ace20 at checkout to get 20% off your course. That means you’ll pay just $7.20 for your official Louisiana Bar Card training.
This discount is available to all alcohol servers in Louisiana—whether you’re new to the industry or renewing your certification.
🗺️ Who Needs a Bar Card in Louisiana?
If you work in any of the following roles, you’re required to get certified:
• Bartenders
• Servers and waitstaff
• Cashiers selling alcohol or tobacco
• Managers and supervisors in licensed establishments
• Event staff serving alcohol at festivals, concerts, or private venues
You must complete your Responsible Vendor training and obtain your Bar Card within 45 days of hire.
🎯 Final Thoughts
Getting your Louisiana Bar Card doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. ACE Food Handler offers a state-approved, fully online, and budget-friendly solution that gets you certified fast.
Louisiana Responsible Vendor (Bar Card) Certification – 100% Online
Get certified to serve alcohol responsibly in Louisiana with our state-approved Responsible Vendor (RV) training course. This fully online program is designed for anyone who sells or serves alcoholic beverages or tobacco products in Louisiana and is required by law to obtain a Bar Card within 45 days of hire.
What You’ll Learn:
- Louisiana alcohol and tobacco laws
- How to recognize signs of intoxication
- Techniques for responsible alcohol service
- Legal responsibilities and penalties
Why Choose ACE Food Handler:
- ATC-approved and fully compliant with Louisiana state requirements
- Self-paced learning—complete the course anytime, anywhere
- Instant certificate upon passing the final exam
- We report your completion directly to the Louisiana ATC
Whether you’re working in a bar, restaurant, grocery store, or event venue, this course ensures you’re trained, certified, and ready to serve responsibly.
Enroll today and get your official Louisiana Bar Card the easy way.
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Louisiana Responsible Vendor Bar Card
The Louisiana Responsible Vendor Bar Card, also known as the Responsible Vendor or RV card, is an integral part of your ability to create a safe environment for your patrons and adhere to Louisiana State laws. Our courses were designed to maintain compliance with the current laws and it’s imperative that any employees serving or selling alcohol in the state complete RV training. The Benefits of Completing Louisiana Responsible Vendor Bar Card Courses For businesses as well as bartenders and servers, completing the coursework offers multiple benefits that extend beyond compliance. Servers are given excellent information so that they can more accurately determine the proper course of action in every interaction. Businesses are also better protected legally in the even that there is an infraction. Information includes: Legal Liability. Our courses cover all of the specifics of the business and server’s legal responsibility in each scenario. We break this down in easy to understand language so that personnel can be assured that they have all of the information needed to run a successful and safe venture. Signs of Intoxication. There are specific signs of intoxication that servers should be aware of prior to working with the public in regards to alcohol sales. Information on Minors. Different tactics will be covered, including fake ids and issues where minors are having others purchase for them. It’s important that staff knows their responsibility in these situations. ID Protocol. We clearly show the best way to set protocols for checking ID to best stay in compliance with state regulations. Training Courses Available We offer a number of training courses to best meet your needs. Whether you’re looking for training to secure your Louisiana Responsible Vendor Bar Cards in compliance with the Louisiana RV Training, or individual classes for new employees to complete, our training is compliant with Louisiana State requirements. Lastly Contact us today for more information or to enroll for your training today.
We also have some free helpful resources for you on the ACE Food Handler Resource Page.
Updated 11/22/2019
Louisiana Responsible Vendor Bar Card
We also have some free helpful resources for you on the ACE Food Handler Resource Page.
Updated 11/22/2019

The Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control
7979 Independence Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806