Illinois TIPS Alcohol Certification - Basset Approved Training Only $40
 The Beverage Alcohol Sellers and Servers Education and Training (BASSET) program is the state of Illinois' seller/server training program. The program is an educational and training tool to sellers/servers of alcoholic beverages to serve responsibly and stay within the law.
The BASSET Certification Program serves as a preventive measure to discourage over consumption and keep drunk drivers off the roads.
BASSET training is not mandatory in the State of Illinois, however some municipalities in the State of Illinois do require BASSET training. You are advised to check your local ordinances to see if it is required that in order to be employed at a liquor establishment, you must attend BASSET training. Our Basset certification course has been approved additionally by the cities of Chicago and Schaumburg.
TIPS (T.I.P.S. - Training and Intervention Procedures for Servers of alcohol) Certification - If you've been told you must have your TIPS card or Basset Certification to be hired at a liquor serving establishment, this is the training and card required. TIPS is an Illinois Liquor Control Commission approved Basset program.
See the official Illinois list of approved Basset providers by clicking on the image to the right  
TIPS Alcohol Training Online is accepted statewide for use in Illinois as well as the cities of Chicago and Schaumburg. Now Only $40.00! Sign up for the TIPS Basset Certification course by clicking on the appropriate course button below.
Sign up here for the TIPS Alcohol Online Training Course!
On Premise is for Bars, Restaurants, Hotels & Night Clubs.
Any Establishment That Serves Liquor by the Drink.
Bartenders, Barbacks, Servers, Managers, Owners.
If you work in a Liquor Store, Grocery Store, Convenience Store or Gas Station,
please sign up for the off premise TIPS course here.
Illinois Alcohol Laws
 This information has been provided to us by the regulating agency and is believed to be correct. However, laws and regulations may change at any time, and the information provided should not be relied upon in place of official documents.
For more information or clarification, consult the regulatory body for this jurisdiction directly by clicking on their logo to the left.
Last update: 02/21/2008
| Age to Consume |
21 |
| Age to Pour |
Set by local ordinance. If no ordinance exists the minimum age is 18. The minimum age is 21 in Jacksonville. |
| Age to Sell |
Set by local ordinance. If no ordinance exists the minimum age is 18. |
| Age to Serve |
Set by local ordinance. If no ordinance exists the minimum age is 18. (21 in Jacksonville) |
| DUI/DWI Limit |
.08 |
| DUI/DWI Under Age 21 |
.08 |
| Maximum Alcohol per Drink |
Not Regulated |
| Number of Drinks at One Time |
1 |
| Dram Shop Liability Laws |
Yes |
| Social Host Liability Laws |
No |
| Server Training Regulated by State |
Yes. TIPS is approved. |
| Server Training Notes |
Any city, town, or village may enact ordinances with requirements that mandate server training programs, ranging from who is required to participate to who may provide the training. The Illinois Liquor Control Act states that if BASSET training is mandated it must be done by an Illinois BASSET approved provider. |
| Corkage/Merlot Laws |
Effective January 1, 2007, Illinois law will allow customers to remove a partially consumed bottle of wine from a restaurant provided the bottle was purchased and opened at the restaurant. |
| ID Confiscation Allowed |
Yes, but not mandatory. State laws do not specifically require retailers to confiscate IDs. |
| Recommended age for carding |
21 - Mandatory. |
Acceptable Forms of ID - Illinois
A valid, current driver's license with photo issued by the state of Illinois or any other state.
A valid photo identification card issued by the state of Illinois or any other state.
A valid U.S. Armed Forces identification with photo.
A valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card or travel visa/passport issued by a foreign country containing the holder's photograph.
Polidies Regarding Underage Persons - Illinois
It is unlawful to serve or sell alcohol to anyone under the age of 21. Admittance into establishments that serve alcohol depends on local ordinances. The Illinois Liquor Control Act contains additional provisions regarding persons under 21 and the service, sale and consumption of alcohol on and off licensed premises. Minors are allowed to consume alcohol in the presence of their parents or legal guardian in the privacy of their home. Refer 235 ILCS 5/6-20.
Liquor Liability - Illinois
Non-Alcoholic Beer & Wine - None.
Liquor Liability - Licensees can be held liable in a civil action for injuries and damages caused by intoxicated persons under the dram shop provisions of the Liquor Control Act and are subject to dollar limitations. Criminal penalties may be imposed for selling, serving or delivering alcohol beverages to persons under the age of 21. Licensees may also face license suspension, revocation and fines imposed by state and local authorities for violations.
Statue of Limitations - Under the Illinois Dram Shop Act, you have one year for a civil suit.
Happy Hour Laws - Licensees may not offer single-priced, unlimited service drink specials or serve more than one drink to a single person at one time. Licensees may not provide free drinks or advertise any of the aforementioned practices. The law allows a licensee to offer a food and drink combination (meal package) for a special price.
Retail licensees may not impose a cover charge unless the fee goes towards the cost of off-setting entertainment costs. For example, licensees may not charge a cover of $3.00, and then provide all-you-can-drink beer. Licensees can, however, bring in special entertainment such as a band and charge a cover fee. There cannot be any drink specials attached to the cover cost. All drink specials must run from open until close, and be available to all customers.
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