HOW TO CLAIM WINNINGS?

Congratulations On Winning!

• As per the rules of the Tennessee 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 Tennesse Lottery prizes before the deadline, i.e. 180 days from the date of the drawing, else your winnings will be fortified.
• Prize claims above $600 can be mailed to the Tennessee 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 Up To $599

• Prizes including $599 or less should be claimed at any licensed Tennessee Lottery retailer.
• It is mandatory to sign the back of your ticket before redeeming at any retailer.

Prizes $600 and Above

• Lottery Prizes including $600 and above should be mailed to the lottery attached with a filled claim form and government-issued ID proof. Don’t forget to make a copy of the winning ticket (front and back) and the claim form before mailing it.
• You need to fill in the claim form, available at the official lottery website, and sign the back of your ticket before mailing the claim.

Prizes Over $200,000

• Prizes over $200,000 must be claimed in-person at the Nashville Headquarters, by taking a prior appointment.
• Your winning ticket must be signed by you and should be submitted with a complete claim form and valid identification.

Tennessee Lottery Mailing Address

P.O. Box 290636
Nashville, TN 37229-0636