Get the food handler card your state actually accepts

New restaurant job? Most online "food handler card" sites look the same, and some aren't accepted where you work. We copy the official rules and approved-provider lists from state health departments and the national accreditation body, so you can check before you pay.

Texas California Oregon

Texas

Required within 30 days of hire. Online courses must be licensed by Texas DSHS or ANSI/ANAB-accredited. We list all 63 DSHS-licensed online programs with license numbers.

Texas rules + provider list →

California

Required within 30 days of hire, valid 3 years, ANAB-accredited providers only. Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties run their own programs. 26 ANAB-accredited issuers listed.

California rules + issuers →

Oregon

Required within 30 days, $10, valid 3 years. Cards from other states are not valid in Oregon, and the state warns about fake "approved" sites. Only 3 online options are on the state's approved list.

Oregon rules + approved providers →

Three questions to answer before you pay

Does my state or county require a card? The rules differ by state, and in California three counties have their own programs.
Who is allowed to issue it? Texas uses its own DSHS license list (plus ANSI/ANAB accreditation). California requires ANAB accreditation. Oregon has its own short list of approved providers.
Is the site I found actually on that list? Look for the exact program name and license or accreditation number on the official list. Don't rely on a badge on the seller's own site.

Every page shows the date we checked its sources (currently Nov 15, 2026) and links to the official page. Lists change, so check the official source again on the day you enroll.