HOW TO CLAIM WINNINGS?

Congratulations On Winning!

• As per the rules of the Pennsylvania Lottery, your lottery ticket is a bearer instrument, which means anyone who possesses the ticket is the winner.
• It is mandatory to double-check your numbers and sign the back of your ticket for authentication.
• You can claim your Pennsylvania Lottery prizes before the deadline, i.e. 180 days from the date of the drawing, else your winnings will be fortified.
• Prize claims for any amount can be mailed to the Pennsylvania Lottery’s office.
• If you are mailing your winning ticket, it is mandatory to complete the claim form and attach a copy of your signed government-issued ID card (including driver's license, U.S. passport, passport issued by a foreign government, social security number, etc.) and send it all.
• Before mailing the winning ticket, ensure you possess a photocopy of all the documents, including claim form and the winning ticket for a valid proof.
• The lottery authorities are not responsible for mail, tickets, or claim forms that are late, damaged, misdirected, misaddressed, incomplete, or illegible.
• Prizes more than $5,000 are subject to Federal withholding of 24% at the time of claiming.

Prizes Up To $2,500

• Lottery Prizes including $2500 and less can be claimed at any authorized Pennsylvania Lottery Retailer.
• It is mandatory to sign the back of your ticket before redeeming at any retailer.
• You can also claim your winnings by mailing the lottery.

Prizes $2,500 and Above

• Prizes over $2,500 can be claimed at the authorized Pennsylvania Lottery Claim Centers.
• Your winning ticket must be signed by you and should be submitted via mail with a complete claim form and valid identification.

Pennsylvania Lottery Mailing Address

Claims Department,
PA Lottery, PO Box 8671,
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8671