Serving Alcohol Becomes First State-Approved Alcohol Seller-Server Training and Certification Provider in South Carolina Under New Mandate

Mobile-First and Proctored Alcohol Training and Certification Course Helps South Carolina Hospitality Businesses and Staff Comply with New State Law

DELRAY BEACH, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Serving Alcohol Inc., a leading provider of responsible alcohol seller-server training and certification, announced today that it is the first training provider approved by the South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) to support the state’s newly mandated alcohol training and certification requirement.

Alcohol seller-server training and certification is required in South Carolina for all employees of on-premise alcohol-serving businesses—including bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs, and entertainment venues. Under South Carolina Code Section 61-3-120(B), all alcohol servers, bartenders and managers must complete an SCDOR-approved alcohol training course by March 1, 2026.

Christopher Strome, CEO of Serving Alcohol—which is recognized by the Better Business Bureau, trusted by hospitality operators, national brands and leading insurance providers nationwide—said Serving Alcohol worked closely with South Carolina state regulators to ensure full compliance with the state’s new responsible alcohol service law, which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

“Through extensive collaboration with regulators and ongoing communication with the South Carolina Department of Revenue, we are proud to be the first provider approved to offer this required seller-server alcohol training,” said Strome. “A major challenge of the new law is the proctored final exam requirement. With more than 50 percent of alcohol servers completing training on their smartphones, it was essential to deliver a fully mobile-friendly, state-compliant alcohol training and proctoring solution.”

The South Carolina-approved seller-server alcohol training and certification course is now available online at ServingAlcohol.com under the “State Courses” section (https://servingalcohol.com/south-carolina-alcohol-server-training). The new program allows hospitality employers and employees to complete certification quickly and conveniently, whether on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.

Strome added that Serving Alcohol was also able to offer the required alcohol seller-server training and certification course in South Carolina for businesses and professionals at a cost below the amount previously published by the state.

“We were able to keep the total price under $50 and offer the South Carolina seller-server alcohol training course for $44.95, including all required proctoring fees,” said Strome. “This helps restaurants, bars, and hospitality businesses meet compliance requirements while controlling training costs.”

Serving Alcohol provides state-approved alcohol training in South Carolina and across the United States. To learn more about Serving Alcohol and its responsible alcohol training and certification courses—as well as its food safety programs—visit Serving Alcohol’s “Who We Serve” web page (https://servingalcohol.com/who-we-serve) and download a complimentary info sheet that outlines the benefits of choosing Serving Alcohol. The info sheet also details how businesses, hospitality groups and restaurant chains can quickly create an account to ensure their staff are trained and certified.

About Serving Alcohol

Serving Alcohol Inc. is a nationally recognized provider of state-approved alcohol seller-server training and alcohol certification programs for both on-premise and off-premise businesses across the United States. The company offers convenient, online and mobile-friendly alcohol training and food safety courses designed to help hospitality businesses comply with state laws, reduce liability, meet insurance requirements, and promote responsible sales and service. To learn more about Serving Alcohol, visit https://servingalcohol.com.