Under Oregon law (ORS 471.360), you must hold a valid permit if you work for a business licensed for on-premises consumption and your duties include: alcoholic beverages. Supervising employees who serve or sell alcohol. Filling growlers for off-premises consumption. Delivering alcohol to customers.
| Myth | Fact | |------|------| | “I only need it if I’m a bartender.” | Waiters, bussers who clear drinks, and even hosts who deliver alcohol need it. | | “My out-of-state alcohol server card works here.” | No – Oregon requires the OLCC-specific permit. | | “It never expires.” | It expires every 5 years – set a reminder! | | “I can serve alcohol at 18 with no permit.” | False – age 18+ can serve, but only with a valid permit. | olcc server
You must complete a training program from an OLCC-recognized provider. The two most common are: Under Oregon law (ORS 471
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for a permit. Delivering alcohol to customers