Will I be Notified When My Certification is Expiring?
How to Keep Track of Your California RBS Certification: Important Expiration Notifications
For those involved in obtaining a responsible beverage service certification in California, maintaining an active RBS certification status is crucial. As part of the process, staying informed about your certification’s expiration date is essential to ensure that you remain compliant with California state regulations.
Certification Expiration Notifications
- Automatic Notification System from ABC
- 90-Day Reminder: Email notification 90 days before expiration.
- 60-Day Reminder: Second notification 60 days prior.
- 30-Day Reminder: Third reminder sent 30 days before expiration.
- 10-Day Reminder: Final reminder 10 days before expiration.
- Final Notification
- After your certification expires, you will receive a notification indicating that your certification is no longer valid, prompting immediate renewal action.
- Notifications for License Administrators
- License Administrators will also be notified about expiring certifications to ensure compliance at on-premises licensed establishments.
Steps to Take Upon Receiving Notifications
- Check Your Email Regularly: Make sure to monitor the email address associated with your RBS Portal account for all notifications. Ensure that your email address is current and accurate in the RBS Portal to avoid missing important reminders. Make sure to check your spam and junk folders, too.
- Review Your Certification Status: Log into the RBS Portal and check your certification status regularly. This will help you stay up-to-date regarding your certification’s expiration date.
- Start the Renewal Process Early: As soon as you receive your 90-day reminder, begin the renewal process. Complete another authorized RBS training course and other steps necessary for renewing your certification. Enroll with us today!
- Contact Your License Administrator: If you are part of a roster in your company, coordinate with your RBS License Administrator to ensure that all necessary actions are taken for renewal and compliance with California state law.
Staying aware of your California RBS certification expiration is essential for compliance. Automated reminders from the RBS Portal provide multiple opportunities for timely renewal. Tracking these notifications and acting promptly can ensure your certification remains valid and uphold responsible beverage service standards in California.
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