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Who needs a MAST permit in Washington State?

The law says anyone who serves alcohol or supervises the sale and service of alcohol for on-premises consumption is required to have a MAST permit. Based on this law Owners, managers, bartenders and servers will all need a permit. The law also includes grocery store employees or other servers who work where wine tastings are held.

How much does it cost to get a MAST permit?

The cost is $20.95 for our online course.

When will I get my MAST permit?

We attempt to mail permits every Monday (except Holidays). So, it depends on when you finish the online course. There is no guarantee, but you should receive your Permit within 4 to 10 days from online course completion.

What alcohol server permit will I receive?

CLASS 12 Mixologist Permit if you are 21 years old or older.

CLASS 13 Servers Permit if you are 18 – 20 years old.

Can I get a permit if I am not 18 yet?

No, you must be 18 to take our online course.

How do I renew my MAST permit?

You must re-take the alcohol server permit course in order to renew your permit.

Do I need to keep my MAST permit with me when I work?

Yes. You must have your MAST permit and a valid form of ID with you (on the premises) any time you perform duties that include the sale, service or handling of liquor.

How can I check to see if my MAST permit is still valid?

Visit the MAST permit checker and enter either your last name and date of birth (mm,dd,yyyy), or your permit number to see if your permit is still valid.

How do I replace a lost or stolen permit?

If your permit was provided by Cheryl's Last Call, you may go to our permit requests page and follow the instructions.

Do I need a new permit if I have changed my name?

Yes. If your permit was provided by Cheryl's Last Call, you may go to our permit requests page and follow the instructions for a lost or stolen permit.

Can I upgrade my permit when I turn 21?

Yes. If your permit was provided by Cheryl's Last Call, you may go to our permit requests page and follow the instructions.

Can a customer under the age of 21 pick up a tab that includes an alcoholic beverage? For example, a 19-year-old pays with his credit card because his dad forgot his wallet and the bill included a couple beers.

The answer is NO! It is against the law to sell alcohol to a person under 21. It is also against the law for a person under 21 to purchase alcohol.

Licensees should be aware that physical evidence such as the receipt could be used to support allegations that the business furnished alcohol to a minor. Outside of witnesses, it would be difficult to determine who actually consumed the alcohol.

Can establishments offer free samples?

Retail licensees such as restaurants cannot give free samples. A customer must purchase alcohol at or above the restaurant's acquisition cost. WAC 314-11-085 refers.

Can an establishment offer a free drink?

There are only two instances where a retail establishment may offer a "free drink". Licensees may develop house policies that allow for a free drink on a birthday or as compensation for unsatisfactory products or service. WAC 314-11-085 refers.
Note: Free liquor may not be used in advertising or as part of a promotion.

Can establishments accept a Washington Temporary Driver License (paper license)?

Yes. You can accept a Washington State Temporary Driver License, but you are not required to and some businesses do not. Remember, the temporary expiration date on a temporary license comes 45 days after issuance. Establishments can choose which forms of acceptable IDs they will allow and many businesses develop house policies about which kinds of ID they will accept.

What forms of ID can Alcohol Server Permittees accept in Washington State?

Please visit our Acceptable forms of ID (pdf)

When does my Mandatory Alcohol Server Training (MAST) permit expire?

Class 12 Mixologist Permits and Class 13 Servers Permits are valid for 5 years. The permits expire on the first day of the month after the month you took your test. For example, if you took the test on October 20, the permit expires on November 1.

To renew your permit, you must successfully complete another MAST course prior to the permit's expiration date.

How does Daylight Savings Time affect hours?

Businesses should change their clocks at 2 a.m. In the fall, you can remain open an "extra" hour when the time "falls back" from 2 a.m. to 1 a.m., if you choose. In the spring, you will need to turn your clock "ahead" an hour from 2 a.m. to 3 a.m., not losing any hours of alcohol service.

Can I pour spirits from a 1.75 liter bottle to a 750 ml bottle of the same product?

Yes, you can combine bottles of spirits if they are identical products.

Can I lock my door while patrons are still inside?

No, your restaurant door must remain unlocked if there are patrons inside. If you do not want to accept new customers, you would need to post someone at the door to let them know. Contact your enforcement officer for special one-time approval.

When do minors have to be out of my premises if I have entertainment after 11 p.m.?

Restaurants who want to use their dining areas as entertainment venues after 11 p.m. have two options:

1. If a dining area is used as a live entertainment venue after 11 p.m. and alcohol is served, the restaurant must classify the dining area as a lounge and restrict access to adults only.
2. The restaurant may operate its dining area as an entertainment venue after 11p.m. and allow minors to be present IF it provides notice to the LCB 48 hours in advance that sales and service of alcohol will cease at 11 p.m.

During an LCB "sting," my bartender sold alcohol to the LCB's underage operative after checking his real ID. How do I minimize the likelihood of a similar violation?

Most compliance check failures come after an employee asked for and looked at ID.

The LCB regularly offers free "Responsible Alcohol and Tobacco Sales" classes with topics such as checking ID. You can also ask your LCB officer about in-house controlled purchase programs, which allow a business to use underage "secret shoppers" to check compliance.

There are also numerous Point of Sale devices that calculate a customer's age when an employee keys in the date of birth or scans the ID.

How can I help my employees follow state liquor laws?

There is no one in a better position to promote compliance than the restaurant's own management. You should regularly speak with employees about checking ID, refusing sales to apparently intoxicated patrons and other liquor laws. It is imperative that you have written house policies addressing your expectations. If you see an employee merely glancing at ID or serving someone who looks intoxicated, intervene and remind them of your expectations. Your LCB officer can answer any questions about liquor laws. By consistently following state liquor laws and your own house policies, you can minimize liability to yourself, your employees and your customers.

Cheryl's Last Call has developed HOUSE POLICIES that can be adapted to any business. Contact us for details.