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Food Handler Certification Guides

Everything you need to know about food handler certifications in your state — laws, requirements, costs, and how to get your card in about 2 hours.

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Select your state below to learn about the specific food handler certification laws, who needs a card, how long it's valid, and exactly how to get your card — starting at just $12.99.

🤠TX

How to Get a Food Handler Card in Texas

Complete guide to Texas food handler certification. Learn who needs a card, the DSHS requirements, cost ($12.99), and how to get your card 100% online in about 2 hours.

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🌴CA

How to Get a Food Handler Card in California

California food handler card requirements under SB 602. Who needs one, how to get it online, cost ($12.99), and what happens if you skip it. Complete 2026 guide.

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🏙️IL

How to Get a Food Handler Card in Illinois

Illinois food handler certification requirements under the Illinois Food Handling Regulation Enforcement Act. Educational reference - CertPronto currently serves Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and West Virginia.

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🌵AZ

How to Get a Food Handler Card in Arizona

Arizona food handler certification requirements by county. Maricopa, Pima, and state requirements explained. Get your card online for $12.99 with CertPronto.

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🌶️NM

How to Get a Food Handler Card in New Mexico

New Mexico food handler certificate requirements under 7.6.2 NMAC. Who needs one, state law, online certification for $12.99. Complete 2026 guide.

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🏔️UT

How to Get a Food Handler Permit in Utah

Utah Food Handler Permit requirements under Utah Code §26-15a. Educational reference - CertPronto currently serves Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and West Virginia.

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🌺HI

How to Get a Food Handler Card in Hawaii

Hawaii food handler certification requirements under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 321. Educational reference - CertPronto currently serves Texas, California, New Mexico, Arizona, and West Virginia.

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🌴CA

How to Get Your Food Handler Card in Los Angeles

Los Angeles food handler card requirements under CA Health & Safety Code §113947.1. LA County, Long Beach, Anaheim, and all LA-area cities. Get your card online for $12.99.

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🏙️IL

Chicago Food Handler Certification Guide

Chicago food handler certification requirements under Municipal Code §7-42. Cook County rules, who needs it. Educational reference - CertPronto currently serves TX, CA, NM, AZ, and WV.

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🤠TX

Houston Food Handler Card - Complete Guide

Houston food handler certification requirements under Texas Chapter 438 and DSHS rules. Harris County, $12.99, 2-year validity, online in about 2 hours. 2026 guide.

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📋US

Food Handler Certification for Restaurants - Employer Guide

Employer guide to food handler certification compliance. How many staff need cards, inspection requirements, bulk pricing, and managing renewals with CertPronto.

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📋US

Get Your Food Handler Card Online - All 50 States Guide

Can you get a food handler card online? What to look for in a provider, ANAB accreditation explained, state coverage, and why CertPronto is the best value at $12.99.

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🌴CA

Certificado de Manipulador de Alimentos en California - Guía en Español

Guía completa en español: quién necesita el certificado de manipulador de alimentos en California, requisitos legales, costo ($12.99) y cómo obtenerlo en línea.

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📋US

Food Handler Card Renewal - When and How to Renew

Food handler card renewal guide. Validity periods by state (TX 2yr, CA/UT/HI 3yr), what happens when your card expires, and how to renew online for $12.99.

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📋US

Food Handler vs Food Manager Certification - What's the Difference?

Food handler card vs ServSafe Manager - what's the difference, who needs each, cost comparison ($12.99 vs $150+), and which one CertPronto provides.

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🌵AZ

Phoenix & Maricopa County Food Handler Certification Guide

Phoenix and Maricopa County food handler certification requirements under ARS Title 36. Mesa, Scottsdale, Chandler, Tempe covered. $12.99, online in about 2 hours.

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📋US

How Long Does a Food Handler Course Take? (Honest Answer)

Honest answer: how long does food handler training take? CertPronto takes about 2 hours, why some platforms pad time, and how to do it all from your phone.

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