MAST Training in Washington: How the Online Path Works

The steps to complete Washington MAST training online, permit classes, and what educational courses can and cannot do.
Feb 6
Quick Answer: Washington's MAST training is completed online through WSLCB-authorised providers — it's required within 60 days of hire, Class 12 covers 21+, Class 13 covers 18–20, and permits are valid for 5 years. What educational courses can and can't do is explained below.
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The Washington MAST Path, Step by Step

  1. Get hired (you have 60 days from hire to obtain your permit).
  2. Choose an LCB-certified MAST provider (online or classroom).
  3. Pass the course; your Class 12 or Class 13 permit is issued.
  4. Renew every five years.

Class 12 vs Class 13

Class 13 (18–20) lets you take orders and serve in limited roles; Class 12 (21+) covers mixing and tasting duties.

Where Educational Courses Fit

Our educational alcohol-service course covers the same responsible-service fundamentals for study and professional development, but it is not LCB-certified MAST training — official permits come only from certified providers at lcb.wa.gov.

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Quick Answer: Washington requires anyone who serves or sells alcohol to hold a MAST permit, issued through a trainer licensed by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (WSLCB). Certification Experts is not a WSLCB-licensed MAST provider, so your MAST permit must be obtained from a WSLCB-approved Washington trainer.
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