Ensure you’re serving alcohol responsibly in Nevada with our official Alcohol Awareness Card training. Our online course covers all required state regulations, providing you with the knowledge and certification necessary to legally serve alcohol in Nevada.
AES of Nevada is the originator of the Blue Card. Commonly called the BAC (Blue Alcohol Card), or sometimes simply the BAC card, it is your official state-approved Alcohol Education Card (also known as a Nevada Alcohol Awareness Card or Alcohol Certification). This alcohol awareness certification card proves you’ve completed our certified alcohol awareness training of Nevada, which is required by Nevada law for responsible alcohol beverage service. As an official online provider of alcohol awareness, our Blue Card (BAC) is fully recognized statewide. Get your original Blue Card (BAC) from AES of Nevada!
Yes, possessing a valid Blue Card (BAC) or equivalent Alcohol Awareness Card is legally required by Nevada law, specifically outlined in regulations such as Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 369 (e.g., NRS 369.630 relates to alcohol server training). Many businesses in Nevada ensure their employees are certified to comply with Nevada law.
If your job involves selling, serving, dispensing alcohol, or providing security where alcohol is served, you generally need the official Blue Card (BAC) certification. The requirements for alcohol awareness training apply strongly in Clark (Las Vegas) and Washoe (Reno) counties. This includes roles like bartenders, cocktail servers, waitstaff, cashiers selling alcohol, security staff, and even stock handlers in some situations. Essentially, it’s required for anyone who sells or serves alcohol.
Common jobs requiring the Blue Card (BAC) include bartenders, cocktail servers, waitstaff, banquet servers, casino/bar security, liquor store clerks, and grocery store cashiers selling alcohol. If you handle alcohol service, you likely need your Blue Card (BAC).
Yes, these positions almost always require you to obtain and hold a valid Blue Card (BAC), especially in major counties. Confirm with your employer but expect to need your Blue Card (BAC) certification from AES of Nevada.
The AES Blue Card (BAC) fulfills the exact same Nevada state requirement as cards from other providers, including those sometimes referred to as a “TAM card.” If you’re looking for a TAM card Las Vegas alternative or information about TAM® of Nevada, know that the AES Blue Card (BAC) is an official, state-approved alcohol education card. While some may search to “get your TAM card,” AES of Nevada offers the original Blue Card (BAC), a fully compliant certification from a state-approved provider of alcohol awareness.
You can take the course and get your Blue Card (BAC) from AES of Nevada starting at age 16. Remember, however, state law requires you to be 21+ to serve open alcohol, even with a valid Blue Card (BAC).
Steps to receive your card. Getting your Blue Card (BAC) is easy:
1. Go to https://alcoholeducationservices.com/ and complete the online course – it’s your first step to getting your alcohol card online. This online alcohol awareness course is free to take!
2. Visit an AES of Nevada office in person during testing hours.
3. Take the quick, state-required final proctored exam for your Blue Card (BAC) (you go to our office to take a short, quick exam) and pass with a score of 75% or higher.
4. Upon passing, pay the $20 fee and receive your official AES Blue Card (BAC) immediately.
You complete the training course for the Blue Card (BAC) online at https://alcoholeducationservices.com/. However, Nevada law requires the final certification exam for your Blue Card (BAC) to be taken in person. You must visit an AES office to take the final test before getting your Blue Card (BAC).
he final exam for your Blue Card (BAC) is taken in person at an AES of Nevada office after you complete the free online course. It’s a brief exam consisting of 20 questions. As the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education requires an in-person proctored exam for certification, this step cannot be done online. Our program is approved by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education and meets all state requirements. Based on Nevada regulations (NAC 394.730), you must achieve a score of 75% or higher to pass.
After the free online course, bring two items to the AES office for your Blue Card (BAC) exam:
You must present valid, original identification (no photocopies) for your Blue Card (BAC)
The online course typically takes about 2-2.5 hours (self-paced). The in-person final Blue Card (BAC) exam is quick (20 questions, approx. 10 minutes). You receive your Blue Card (BAC) immediately after passing (75%+) and paying.
Take the free online course at https://alcoholeducationservices.com/. Then, bring your valid ID and $20 payment (Cash/Card/ApplePay/GooglePay/Voucher accepted) to our Las Vegas office (6625 S Valley View Blvd #104) during testing hours (Monday-Thursday 8am-7pm, Friday 8am-5pm), or our Henderson office (39 E Basic Rd) during testing hours (Monday-Thursday 9am-4:30pm) Pass the quick 20-question final exam (need 75%+), and walk out with your official Blue Card (BAC). Call (702) 253-7821 or check our website first!
The total fee for your Blue Card (BAC) certification is $20. The online course at https://alcoholeducationservices.com/ is FREE to take.
There’s no cost to take the online course for your Blue Card (BAC). The $20 fee is paid only when you visit an AES office in person to take the final exam for your Blue Card (BAC).
The online course at https://alcoholeducationservices.com/ takes about 2-2.5 hours on average. It’s self-paced, so you can complete it flexibly before your in-person Blue Card (BAC)
Yes, the online course platform for the Blue Card (BAC) is mobile-friendly and works on most computers, tablets, and smartphones.
The online course for the Blue Card (BAC) is available in English and Spanish. Currently, we do not offer the course or exam in other languages.
AES of Nevada has a “No Refunds” policy. Since the $20 fee for the Blue Card (BAC) is only paid once you have successfully passed the final exam and your card is issued, refunds are not applicable before or after this point.
While we do not offer discounted group rates for individuals obtaining their Blue Card (BAC), AES of Nevada does provide on-site training for businesses or groups. For groups of 5 or more people, there is no travel fee for us to come to your location for the training and exams. Please call us at (702) 253-7821 to discuss your specific on-site training needs.
Your official AES Blue Card (BAC) is valid for four (4) years from the issue date.
To renew your Blue Card (BAC), Nevada requires you to retake the full training course (online at https://alcoholeducationservices.com/) and pass the final in-person exam (scoring 75%+) again before your current Blue Card (BAC) expires. There’s no short renewal course.
Yes. To maintain valid Blue Card (BAC) certification, the state requires the full course and exam every four years.
An expired Blue Card (BAC) means you are no longer certified. You must complete the entire process again (online course + in-person exam) to get a new, valid Blue Card (BAC) before working in a required role.
If you need a replacement for your Blue Card (BAC), please follow these steps:
After the free online course, take your final 20-question Blue Card (BAC) exam (pass with 75%+) in person at an AES office during testing hours:
Get your official Blue Card (BAC) after the online course and in-person exam (pass with 75%+) at these AES locations (check website/call (702) 253-7821 for current hours):
Yes, walk-ins are welcome for the Blue Card (BAC) final exam during specific testing hours at all locations (LV: Mon-Thu 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-5pm; Henderson: Mon-Thu 9am-4:30pm; Laughlin: Mon 9am-1pm). No appointment needed, but checking hours first via website or phone (702) 253-7821 is smart.
Yes, all AES of Nevada office locations are ADA compliant, ensuring accessibility for all our customers.
