How to claim Illinois lottery winnings

• Prizes $600 or less can be claimed at any authorized Illinois Lottery Retailer.
• Lottery winnings up to $600 can also be mailed by filling out the claim form available at the official site and send it to the Illinois Lottery Office mailing address.

• Prizes $600 and above should be claimed at any Illinois Lottery claim office.
• Winnings can also be mailed to Illinois Lottery for claiming.
• Print and fill out the claim form and winner questionnaire, available in the claim packet here.
• Sign the back of your ticket, make a copy of both sides, and make a copy of your completed claim form and winner’s questionnaire.
• You have to present two forms of identification as valid proof.
• Fill the back of your winning ticket, complete the Winner Claim Form mail it to the below mentioned Illinois Lottery P.O. Box address along with your signed original winning ticket, and copies of your valid government-issued photo ID and social security card.

Illinois Lottery Claims Department
P.O. Box 19080
Springfield, Illinois
62794-9912