How to Claim a Prize
Depending on how much your prize is, there are a few ways for you to claim your winnings. To claim your prize, you will need the original ticket. For your protection, sign the back of your winning ticket and keep it safe because it is a bearer instrument.
Winning draw game tickets expire one year from the date of the draw.
Winning Scratch-Off ticket expiration information can be found in the Game Report PDF on the Scratch-Off Games Page.
If your prize is up to and including $600:
Options
- Claim it at any licensed New York Lottery retail location
- Schedule an appointment at any of the Lottery’s Customer Service Centers
- Mail it to the Lottery
If your prize is $601 or more:
Options
- Schedule an appointment and claim your prize at one of the Lottery’s Customer Service Centers. Appointment is required to claim prize.
- Redeem at a local Prize Claim Center. Appointment is not required to claim prize.
- Mail it to the Lottery
What you need
To redeem your prize, you will need to provide
- Your winning ticket
- A filled-out Winner Claim Form
- A valid government-issued ID
- A valid Social Security Number or FEIN