Indiana
| Alcohol Server Training Law | Mandatory |
| Recommended Course | |
| Approved TIPS Programs | Classroom: On Premise, Off Premise, Gaming, Concessions, and University
Online: eTIPS is an approved Indiana Alcohol Tobacco Commission (ATC) course. |
| Can I become a Certified TIPS Trainer? | Yes. Browse upcoming train-the-trainer workshops. All trainers are required to participate in an ATC trainer course conducted by Indiana State Excise Police in order to obtain a state trainer permit. |
| State Agency | Indiana Alcohol & Tobacco Commission |
| Requirements | TIPS Classroom and eTIPS Online are acceptable training programs. Servers and sellers are required to hold an Employee Permit to dispense alcoholic beverages in Indiana. To accomplish this, successfully complete a TIPS course/exam and apply for a permit at https://www.in.gov/atc/2641.htm. |
| Certification | TIPS Certification is valid for 3 years. |
| Age to consume | 21 |
| Age to pour | 21 |
| Age to Sell | 19 - must complete alcohol server training and apply with state. |
| Age to Serve | 21 - 19 and 20 year-olds may serve with a restricted permit. |
| Notes on Selling or Serving | Server training is mandatory for anyone who serves or sells alcohol. Classroom and online training are approved by the ATC. |
| Dram Shop Liability Laws | Yes |
| Acceptable Forms of ID | A driver's license from any state. An Indiana state identification card. A state identification card from any other state. A government document showing the holder to be at least 21 years of age with a birth date and a photo. Carding is required for anyone purchasing an alcoholic beverage at an off-premise establishment. Employees who fail to card can be charged with a misdemeanor. This law does not apply to on-premise establishments. |