Preparation guide and PDF access

ACORD 803: Liquor Liability Section.

The liquor liability section used to organize alcohol sales, service, hours, training, entertainment, security, incidents, and requested liquor liability terms.

The fillable PDF is available through ACORD's licensed portal. This page is a preparation guide, not a hosted download.

Form numberACORD 803
Edition shown in index2016/03
Source reviewed2026-08-24
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ACORD 803 details

How the form is used.

What is ACORD 803 used for?
The liquor liability section used to organize alcohol sales, service, hours, training, entertainment, security, incidents, and requested liquor liability terms.
Is ACORD 803 editable?
Yes. Request access help from Hedge or choose the electronic fillable PDF in ACORD's licensed Forms Portal.
Which edition is shown?
2016/03 was observed in ACORD's index on 2026-08-24. The intended market decides what it accepts.
Does Hedge host the PDF?
No. Hedge explains the form and links to ACORD's licensed source.
Before completing ACORD 803

Describe how and when alcohol is served.

Preparation guidance from Hedge. Follow the instructions in the accepted form edition and the intended market's requirements.

  1. Separate alcohol receipts from total receipts and identify on-premises, off-premises, catering and event service.
  2. Explain service hours, entertainment, identification checks, training and security practices as they operate today.
  3. Provide accurate incident and claim explanations and identify changes made after prior problems.
Illustrative preparation example

What a clearer packet looks like.

A caterer serves alcohol at events as well as at a permanent venue. Describe each setting and the responsible staff; the venue's ordinary sales and hours do not describe the off-site events.

Hypothetical example, not a placement result or a coverage determination.

ACORD 803 vs. 185

ACORD 803 focuses on liquor liability. ACORD 185 describes restaurant and tavern operations more broadly. Match the sales and hours when the intended market requests both sections.

Read the ACORD 185 guide
Information organized

Facts to prepare.

  • Alcohol sales and service mix
  • Hours and closing time
  • Server training and ID controls
  • Entertainment and security
  • Prior liquor-related incidents or claims
Quality control

Review before using the form.

  • Use actual alcohol receipts and total receipts
  • Describe off-premises, catering, and event service
  • Explain late-night, dancing, security, and prior incident conditions
Edition, rights, and market boundary

The edition shown is the edition observed in the official index on the review date. Confirm the acceptable edition, jurisdiction, and related forms with the intended market. Hedge links to ACORD's licensed download source and does not host or redistribute the ACORD file.

Related Hedge forms

Hedge-owned supplements that may add class detail.

These fillable Hedge resources can support preparation but do not replace a required ACORD or market-specific application.

Hospitality and events

Hedge Restaurant, Bar and Tavern Supplemental

A fillable Hedge supplemental for restaurants, bars, taverns, and related hospitality risks.

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Common questions

Use ACORD 803 correctly.

Where can I get help accessing the editable ACORD 803 PDF?

Request ACORD 803 from Hedge for help identifying the current edition and an authorized access path, or use ACORD's official Forms Portal. Hedge does not host or redistribute the ACORD PDF.

What information does ACORD 803 collect?

Alcohol sales and service mix; Hours and closing time; Server training and ID controls; Entertainment and security; Prior liquor-related incidents or claims.

Is edition 2016/03 accepted by every market?

No. That is the edition observed in ACORD's index on the source-review date. Confirm the edition, jurisdiction, related forms, and any market-specific application before releasing the packet.

Sources

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Official source

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Next step

Assemble the account-specific packet.

Use the class submission guide to identify the underwriting facts and Hedge forms that may apply, then have Hedge confirm the intended market and route.