HomeWho needs a Washington MAST Bartender license?

• You need a MAST license if you are a bartender or if you sell and serve alcohol or manage alcohol servers at a liquor licensed business that sells alcohol for on-premises consumption
• You must obtain a MAST Bartender license within 60 days of hire
  • Note: If you are a grocery store employee conducting beer and wine tastings, you are required to have a Class 12 MAST license at the time of the tasting event
• The training is provided by private entities, such as PSCC, that have been certified by the WSLCB
• Upon completion of the training and exam, the MAST trainer or provider will issue your MAST permit within 30 days
•  Licenses are good for five years
• You must have your license readily available for inspection while at work

Types of MAST Bartender Licenses

Class 12 Mixologist License
PSCC will provide you a Class 12 license if you are 21 or older. A Class 12 license allows you to:

• Draw alcohol from tap and mix drinks;
• Perform duties included in the Class 13 permit; and
• Manage the establishment
• Conduct beer and wine tastings at a grocery store with a tasting endorsement
• At least one Class 12 permit holder must be on duty

Class 13 Servers License
PSCC will provide you a Class 13 license if you are 18 to 20 years old. This permit allows you to:

• Take alcohol orders, and

• Carry alcohol to the customer and pour it into a customer's glass at the customer's table
• You may be eligible to upgrade to a Class 12 License once you turn 21. Contact PSCC for more information.