What is ATAP, and why do I need SSC Seller Server Certification in New York?

Employees who sell beer, wine, or liquor at New York convenience stores and grocery stores should complete an ATAP-approved SSC Seller Server Class. Certification helps ensure compliance with ID verification laws and reduces the risk of illegal sales to minors.

Yes. Casinos in New York that serve alcohol must comply with the Alcohol Training Awareness Program (ATAP) regulations. Employees handling alcohol—such as bartenders, servers, and casino floor staff—are encouraged to complete ATAP-approved training to ensure responsible alcohol service. Certification helps prevent underage sales, intoxication-related issues, and potential legal penalties for the casino.

Yes. New York horse racing venues like Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park serve alcohol, requiring trained staff to ensure responsible sales. ATAP certification helps meet NYSLA regulations for alcohol service at high-traffic events.

Yes. Any venue, including theme parks like Six Flags and movie theaters that serve alcohol, must comply with NYSLA guidelines. ATAP-certified employees learn how to verify legal drinking ages and refuse service to intoxicated patrons.

Culinary schools that include alcohol service in training or events must ensure compliance with NYSLA laws. ATAP-certified instructors and staff are trained to serve alcohol legally and responsibly in educational settings.

 You can complete the ATAP-approved SSC Seller Server Class online through an accredited provider like EduClasses. The training is quick, accessible, and ensures compliance with New York alcohol laws.

Catering businesses serving alcohol at private events must follow NYSLA regulations. ATAP certification ensures staff can handle alcohol sales responsibly, check IDs properly, and avoid liability risks.

While New York does not mandate alcohol training statewide, many businesses in cities like New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, and Albany require ATAP-certified employees to reduce liability and comply with NYSLA best practices. Certified employees may offer establishments legal protection under the state’s affirmative defense policy.

Resorts and lodges with liquor licenses must ensure staff are trained to serve alcohol responsibly. The SSC Seller Server Class provides ATAP certification, which helps prevent over-serving and underage sales while ensuring compliance with NYSLA rules.

To obtain your certificate from the State of New York

• Please visit our website at https://newyorkeduclassesalcoholtraining.com and create an account.
• Once you have created the account it will allow you to make a course purchase. To make an individual purchase you will need to click on “Courses” at the top of the page and then click on the “Take this course” button on the right side of the page.
• You will then need to enter payment information along with your personal information and then click on the blue “Review Information” button.
• If everything was entered correctly you will then be taken to the next page, where you will need to agree to the policies and then click on the “Purchase” button.
• If your payment is approved, you will then need to click on “Course” from the menu and then click on the green “Study” button to begin the course. 
• Once all the modules have been studied you will be able to take the final exam,
• Once you meet the required score on the final exam it will allow you to print or download your certificate immediately.