State by state alcohol certification information

Updated by Lainey Howard

Alcohol delivery is currently available in many stores throughout the country. Depending on your specific location, you may receive offers for orders containing alcohol. If you don't wish to deliver alcohol, you may cancel the offer.

This information is intended to keep you aware of state and local regulations concerning alcohol sale and delivery. For more information on delivering an order with alcohol, choose your state and click here.

Arkansas

Arkansas Alcohol Delivery Training

Instructions

Before you can begin accepting alcohol deliveries, you must complete the required alcohol training.

Drivers must review, understand, and acknowledge the completion of this training.

At the end of the training, you will be required to sign, via digital signature, representing your understanding and completion of this training.

Drivers must complete training at least once every twelve (12) months, and follow the guidelines provided in the training, to remain eligible to deliver alcohol.

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Compliant and Lawful Deliveries

Drivers cannot complete alcohol deliveries if the recipient:

  • is under the age of 21,
  • appears intoxicated,
  • fails to provide a valid form of identification,
  • does not sign for delivery, or
  • declines to accept the delivery of alcohol.

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Detecting Signs of Intoxication

State law prohibits alcohol delivery to anyone who is intoxicated.

Customers who exhibit any of the signs below cannot be given alcohol orders:

Appearance - glossy or bloodshot eyes.

Speech - Slurred or speaking louder than normal

Smell - Breath or clothing smells like alcohol

Impairment - problems with balance, coordination, walking, or other motor function

If a customer appears intoxicated, stop the delivery and use the Spark Driver app™ to start a return.

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Identifying valid in-state and out-of-state government issued identification

Before giving a customer alcohol, you must:

  • Physically hold, inspect, and review the customers photo ID to confirm it is valid, and
  • Confirm they are at least 21 years of age.

Customers must remove their ID from wallets, purses, etc., so it may be inspected and scanned by the Spark Driver app.

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Valid Forms of Identification

Only ID's that satisfy the below can be accepted for alcohol deliveries:

  • Are issued by a government,
  • Include a photo of the customer,
  • Have a date of birth, and
  • Are not expired

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What happens if you scan an invalid ID?

If the customer is underage or provides an expired ID, the app will automatically display an ORDER RETURN to help you return to the store.

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Here is some helpful information on confirming the legitimacy of customer IDs:

PAY ATTENTION TO THE LOOK AND FEEL OF THE ID

  • VALID ID cards have smooth, uniform edges
  • FAKE ID cards often have uneven edges and may have bumpy surfaces or glue marks.

LOOK CLOSELY AT THE ID PHOTO AND COMPARE IT TO THE CUSTOMER

Compare facial features - eye shape and color, nose and ear shape, or any special facial features like birthmarks or scars - should be the same.

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Wet and Dry Territories

  • Arkansas law designates areas as "wet" (where alcohol sales are legal) or "dry" (where they are prohibited).
  • "Damp" counties have wet and dry territories within the same jurisdiction.

It is unlawful to deliver alcohol to customers residing in dry jurisdictions.

While the Spark Driver™ app systematically works to prevent deliveries into dry territories; drivers should be aware of the wet/dry areas in their delivery zones.

Click here to view a map of the state that shows counties that are dry (tan), wet (dark green), and damp.

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What if you think an alcohol delivery should not be completed?

Drivers are responsible for following the law.

The driver can start a return for the order if they feel they should not complete a delivery because:

  • doing so may violate the law,
  • doing so conflicts with this training,
  • doing so may violate the driver's signed Spark Driver Contract and Apps Terms of Use agreement, or
  • any other lawful reason.

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As always, a driver can contact Driver Support if they need assistance or have any additional questions.

Thank you for reviewing the required alcohol delivery training.

When this page is accessed through the Certification screen, a driver on the Spark Driver platform in Arkansas can scroll to the bottom of the page to acknowledge that they have read and understand this information before they are allowed to deliver orders involving alcohol. This acknowledgement must be updated once every twelve (12) months to remain eligible to deliver alcohol.

Alabama

It is a violation to sell, deliver, or furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of 21. 

Sale-to-minor violations are misdemeanors punishable by the following: 

  • For a first offense: A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and imprisonment up to 6 months in the county jail or at hard labor for the county. 
  • For a second offense: A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and imprisonment of not less than 3 months nor more than 6 months in the county jail or at hard labor for the county. 
  • For a third or more offense: A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and imprisonment of not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months in the county jail or at hard labor for the county. 

Alcohol deliveries can only be made during hours when alcohol may be sold under general or local law.  

Alcohol deliveries cannot be made to customers residing in dry counties or municipalities.  

Drivers in Alabama must acknowledge that they have read and understand the information contained on this page before being allowed to deliver orders involving alcohol and every two years thereafter. 

Drivers should refuse to complete delivery orders that include alcohol if the recipient: 

  • Is under the age of 21; 
  • Appears intoxicated; 
  • Fails to provide a valid form of identification; 
  • Fails or refuses to sign for delivery; 
  • Fails to complete the identification scanning software process or state-of-the-art alternative; 
  • Declines to accept the delivery of alcohol; or 
  • Any circumstances in the delivery environment indicate illegal conduct, overconsumption, or an otherwise unsafe environment. 

For alcohol deliveries in Alabama, please click here to access the required State of Alabama Alcoholic Beverage Control Delivery Service License.   

Georgia

Before you can begin accessing orders to deliver alcohol in Georgia, the state requires you to complete a brief digital certification course to ensure compliance. You can access the state’s certification course quickly and easily directly through the Spark Driver™ app.

Here’s how it works:  

  • On iOS, tap More, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • On Android, tap the menu icon in the top-left corner, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • You will be redirected to the Georgia Department of Revenue – Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Division to complete the Alcoholic Beverage Delivery Training course. 
If you have already completed the Alcoholic Beverage Delivery Training Course, you do not need to retake the course. Simply upload your certification in the app by tapping UPLOAD CERTIFICATE from the Certifications tab. Once reviewed and approved, you will become eligible to see orders that include alcohol.
  • Once you have completed and submitted your certificate successfully, you will see the expiration date reflected in the Certifications tab on your app. The expiration date indicates when you need to renew your certification.

Following completion of the certification, you will be eligible to start delivering orders containing alcohol. 

Kentucky

For alcohol deliveries in Kentucky, please click here to access the required Kentucky Alcoholic Beverage Control Transporter's License. 

Louisiana 

Before you can begin accessing orders to deliver alcohol in Louisiana, the state requires you to complete a brief digital certification course to ensure compliance. You can access the state’s certification course quickly and easily directly through the Spark Driver™ app.

Here’s how it works:   

  • On iOS, tap More, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow. 
  • On Android, tap the menu icon in the top-left corner, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • After registering and completing the course, you will receive a temporary certificate. The state of Louisiana prohibits  delivering alcohol with this temporary certificate. The course provider will submit the certificate to the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control, and it will be reviewed in 7-10 days. You can access the official certificate by creating an account on the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control website. Once you receive the official certificate, you can submit it through the app. Just return to Certifications in the app to upload your certificate.    
If you have already completed the Louisiana Responsible Vendor Certificate, you do not need to retake the course. Simply upload your certificate in the app by tapping UPLOAD CERTIFICATE from the Certifications tab. Once reviewed and approved, you will become eligible to see orders that include alcohol.
  • Once you have completed and submitted your certificate successfully, you will see the expiration date reflected in the Certifications tab of your app. The expiration date indicates when you will need to renew your certification.

Following completion of the certification, you will be eligible to start delivering orders containing alcohol.  

You can complete the course on a desktop or laptop device directly through one of the following course providers. This list includes some but not all available options.   

Michigan 

Before you can begin accessing orders containing alcohol, you will first need to complete an alcohol serving training through a server training program approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.  

Please note the following:  

  • You may select ANY of the programs offered. Which you select is totally up to you.  
  • Multiple program options may be found here.  
  • To ensure the program you select qualifies, be certain to select one approved by the “Michigan Liquor Control Commission.”  
  • Programs vary in length and cost. Feel free to select whichever fits you best.   
  • To be redirected to the certification, on iOS, tap More, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.  
  • On Android, tap the menu icon in the top-left corner, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
If you already have a Michigan alcohol serving training certificate, you do not need to retake the course. Simply upload your certificate in the app by tapping UPLOAD CERTIFICATE from the Certifications tab. Once reviewed and approved, you will become eligible to see orders that include alcohol.

For alcohol deliveries in Michigan, please click here to access the required State of Michigan – Liquor Control Commission Third Party Facilitator Service Permit. 

These are a few examples of potential trainings approved by the Michigan Liquor Control Commission:  

Mississippi 

It is a violation to sell, deliver, or furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of 21. 

Sale-to-minor violations are misdemeanors punishable by the following: 

  • For a first offense: A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and imprisonment up to 6 months in the county jail or at hard labor for the county. 
  • For a second offense: A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and imprisonment of not less than 3 months nor more than 6 months in the county jail or at hard labor for the county. 
  • For a third or more offense: A fine of not less than $100 nor more than $1,000 and imprisonment of not less than 6 months nor more than 12 months in the county jail or at hard labor for the county. 

Alcohol deliveries can only be made during hours when alcohol may be sold under general or local law.  

Alcohol deliveries cannot be made to customers residing in dry counties or municipalities.  

Drivers in Mississippi must acknowledge that they have read and understand the information contained on this page before being allowed to deliver orders involving alcohol and every two years thereafter. 

Drivers should refuse to complete delivery orders that include alcohol if the recipient: 

  • Is under the age of 21; 
  • Appears intoxicated; 
  • Fails to provide a valid form of identification; 
  • Fails or refuses to sign for delivery; 
  • Fails to complete the identification scanning software process or state-of-the-art alternative; 
  • Declines to accept the delivery of alcohol; or 
  • Any circumstances in the delivery environment indicate illegal conduct, overconsumption, or an otherwise unsafe environment. 

For alcohol deliveries in Mississippi, please click here to access the required State of Mississippi Alcoholic Beverage Permit. 

New Hampshire

New Hampshire law prohibits scanning of identification barcodes. Information can be manually entered into the app. 

New York 

For alcohol deliveries in New York, please click here to access the required State Liquor Authority Fleet Trucking Permit. 

North Carolina 

Before you can begin accessing orders to deliver alcohol in North Carolina the state requires you to complete a brief digital certification course to ensure compliance. You can access the state’s certification course quickly and easily directly through the Spark Driver™ app.   

Here’s how it works:   

  • On iOS, tap More, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • On Android, tap the menu icon in the top-left corner, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • You will be redirected to the North Carolina Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission to complete the Delivery Service Permit course.   
If you have already completed the North Carolina Delivery Service Permit course, you do not need to retake the course. Simply upload your certificate in the app by tapping UPLOAD CERTIFICATE from the Certifications tab. Once reviewed and approved, you will become eligible to see orders that include alcohol.

Once completed and submitted successfully, you will see the expiration date reflected in the Certifications tab on your app. The expiration date indicates when you will need to renew your certification. 

Following completion of the certification, you will now be eligible to start delivering orders containing alcohol. 

Oregon

It is a violation to sell, deliver, or furnish alcoholic beverages to any person under the age of 21.

Alcohol deliveries can only be made during hours when alcohol may be sold under general or local law.

Drivers in Oregon must acknowledge that they have read and understand the information contained on this page before being allowed to deliver orders involving alcohol and every three years thereafter.

Drivers should refuse to complete delivery orders that include alcohol if the recipient:

  • Is under the age of 21;
  • Appears intoxicated;
  • Fails to provide a valid form of identification;
  • Fails or refuses to sign for delivery;
  • Declines to accept the delivery of alcohol; or
  • Any circumstances in the delivery environment indicate illegal conduct, overconsumption, or another otherwise environment.

Oregon Guide to Delivering Alcoholic Beverages to Consumers

Oregon: Alcohol and Minors

Virginia 

The state of Virginia now requires drivers to complete a brief digital certification course to ensure compliance with specific state and local requirements established for alcohol deliveries. You can access the state’s certification course quickly and easily through the Spark Driver™ app. 

Here’s how it works: 

  • You can go to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority training webpage here OR you can navigate to it via the app. On iOS, tap More, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • On Android, tap the menu icon in the top-left corner, then tap Certifications. You can find the Alcohol Certification by tapping the arrow.
  • You will be redirected to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority training webpage. 
If you already have a valid Virginia alcohol serving training certificate, you do not need to retake the course. Simply upload your certificate in the app by tapping UPLOAD CERTIFICATE from the Certifications tab. as outlined below. Once it is reviewed and verified, you will be eligible to accept orders that include alcohol.    

You will see an error message if your certificate is not completed correctly, or if the file is invalid. Double-check that you have fully completed the course, saved the certificate as a PDF, and uploaded the correct file in the app. You may also receive an in-app notification to manually add your certificate details. 

If your certificate does not contain a certificate number, type N/A. Our approving team will verify the certificate number for you.  

  • Once you have successfully submitted your certificate, you will receive a notification. Certificates in Virginia are good for one year after they are issued. The expiration date will be reflected in the Certifications tab of your app. 

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