Yes — delivery drivers who handle alcohol orders must complete alcohol delivery training in most states. Whether you drive for Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Grubhub, or Spark, alcohol certification is required before you can accept and deliver orders containing beer, wine, or spirits.
Every major delivery platform requires drivers to complete approved alcohol training:
- Amazon Flex — required before alcohol delivery blocks are visible in the app
- DoorDash — required, submit via Dasher app
- Uber Eats — required, upload in driver portal
- Instacart — required, submit during onboarding or in-app
- Grubhub — required, upload through driver account
- Spark (Walmart) — required, submit via Spark driver app
- Gopuff — required during onboarding
The good news: one certification works for all platforms. You do not need separate training for each app.
When you deliver alcohol, you become the legal point of sale. That means you are responsible for:
- Verifying the customer is 21 or older by checking a valid government ID
- Refusing delivery if the customer appears intoxicated
- Following state-specific alcohol delivery laws including delivery hours and documentation
- Never leaving alcohol unattended — the customer must be present to receive the order
Violating these rules can result in fines, criminal charges, deactivation from the delivery platform, and civil liability.
Getting certified takes about 1 hour:
- Enroll in the National Alcohol Delivery Training Certification ($35)
- Complete the online course — covers ID verification, state laws, intoxication signs, and compliance
- Pass the exam — scenario-based with a 99% pass rate
- Download your certificate — immediately available after passing
- Upload to your delivery apps — submit once, deliver alcohol on any platform
The Certification Experts course costs $35 — a one-time fee with no recurring charges. Most delivery drivers report earning back the cost within their first few alcohol deliveries through higher base pay and tips.
Most states accept the National Alcohol Delivery Training Certification. However, some states have additional requirements:
- Virginia — requires state-specific certification (national course not valid)
- California — RBS certification may also be required for some delivery roles
- Texas — TABC certification covers both serving and delivery
- Oklahoma — ABLE license covers both serving and delivery
Absolutely. Certified drivers get access to more orders, higher average earnings, better tips, and less competition — since many drivers skip certification. One cert lets you deliver alcohol on every major platform.
No. The National Alcohol Delivery Training Certification from Certification Experts is accepted by Amazon Flex, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Instacart, Grubhub, and Spark. Complete it once, use it everywhere.
No. All major delivery platforms require valid alcohol delivery training before allowing drivers to accept alcohol orders. Attempting to deliver alcohol without certification can result in deactivation and legal consequences.
About 1 hour through Certification Experts. The course is 100% online and self-paced. Most drivers complete it in a single session.
Yes. Alcohol delivery certification is designed for delivery drivers and covers doorstep ID verification. Alcohol server training (TIPS, TABC, ABLE) is designed for bartenders and servers at establishments.
Delivering alcohol to a minor is a criminal offense in all states. Consequences include fines, criminal charges, immediate platform deactivation, and potential civil lawsuits.
