Washington MAST Permit Training 60 Days and Five Years

Washington MAST Permit Training: 60-Day Hire Rule and Five-Year Expiration

Washington servers, bartenders, and managers need a MAST permit within 60 days of hire, and permits are good for five years.

Quick answer

Washington LCB states that a MAST permit is required within 60 days of initial hire for servers, bartenders, and managers working at on-premises liquor-licensed establishments. Permits are good for five years and expire on the first day of the month after the month the learner took the test. LCB advises taking a new course before expiration because there is no grace period once a permit expires.

Compliance Snapshot

Hire timing: Within 60 days for many on-premises roles
Permit term: Five years
Expiration: First day of the month after test month
Course status: National Course Portal course pending certification

Who needs a Washington MAST permit?

Washington MAST applies to people who serve, mix, sell, or supervise alcohol sales for on-premises consumption, plus some off-premises tasting and growler roles. The exact permit class depends on age and duties.

LCB's FAQ states that servers, bartenders, and managers at on-premises locations have 60 days after initial hire to get a permit. People conducting tastings do not get the same 60-day grace period.

How employers should manage expiration

MAST permits are good for five years. LCB says permits are not renewable in the sense of extending the old permit; learners take a new course to prevent working without a valid permit.

The practical employer workflow is to track permit issue month, expiration date, and role. Notify employees at least 45 days before expiration so there is time for course completion and permit mailing.

Where National Course Portal fits

National Course Portal has prepared Washington MAST course materials and a public status page. Enrollment should remain closed until Washington LCB certification is complete.

After certification, a deadline-focused article like this should send high-intent employers directly to the certified course and explain permit timing before checkout.

Employer Checklist

1Identify workers who need Class 12 or Class 13 permits.
2Track initial hire date and 60-day permit deadline.
3Flag tasting roles that may not have a 60-day grace period.
4Record permit expiration dates by employee.
5Start replacement training before the permit expires.
6Use only LCB-certified MAST providers.

FAQ

How long do Washington employees have to get a MAST permit?

LCB says servers, bartenders, and managers at on-premises locations generally have 60 days after initial hire to get a MAST permit.

How long is a Washington MAST permit valid?

A MAST permit is good for five years and expires on the first day of the month after the month the learner took the test.

Can National Course Portal issue Washington MAST permits today?

Not yet. The Washington MAST course is pending certification, so employers should use a certified provider until launch.

Official Sources

This guide is general information for employer planning. It is not legal advice, and employers should confirm requirements with counsel, the regulator, or the requesting agency before relying on any course for a specific obligation.