Did you know you can use your state lottery's "claim by mail" option to claim lotto prizes without leaving the house?
The beauty of the Jackpocket lottery app is that you can play from home and win from home. But what about claiming those lotto winnings from home? If you’re wondering how to claim lottery winnings on an app, Jackpocket makes it easy! If you win under the threshold amount in your state, Jackpocket automatically credits your account for the amount won. If you exceed the threshold, we will arrange to securely send your ticket to you so you can claim your winnings with your state lottery commission.
And for those bigger wins? Enter: claim by mail.
Is it safe to mail a winning lottery ticket? In short, yes, with a caveat. You can invest additional funds to send your ticket via registered mail. This helps you track your ticket, provides insurance, and makes sure it arrives at the lottery commission safely (because someone has to sign for it). Make sure you sign the back of your ticket first! But keep in mind that your state lottery is not responsible for any ticket that is lost in the mail, misdelivered, or received beyond the deadline to claim. So for BIG lottery wins, you may feel more secure claiming in person.
Check below to find the policies and forms for all of Jackpocket's supported states. You can also scroll to the bottom of the page to get a link to the policy for EVERY state lottery in the U.S. Things are changing quickly, so always double-check the information on your state lottery's website. Let's dive in!
Claim-by-mail policy: Winning tickets for all amounts may be mailed to the New York Lottery in Schenectady to claim. For prizes $601 and above, you'll need to fill out the back of the ticket as well as a Claim Form. Don't forget to make a copy (front and back!) for your records. According to the website, "We recommend you use registered mail to track your mailing. Please be sure to include a return address."
Mailing address:
New York Lottery
Schenectady, NY 12301-7533
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the New York Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: For prizes $599.99 and up, sign your winning ticket(s) and follow the instructions on NJ's Winner Claim Form. According to the website, "The New Jersey Lottery suggests making copies of your Claim Form and the front and back of the winning ticket(s)."
Mailing address:
New Jersey Lottery
Attn: Validations
P.O. Box 041
Trenton, NJ 08525-0041
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the New Jersey Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: * Prizes up to $5 million can be claimed by mail in Texas. The ticket must be signed, your envelope should be postmarked on or prior to the claim expiration date, and it should be mailed with a completed Texas Lottery Winner Claim Form to the Texas Lottery Commission.
*For Lotto Texas, Powerball or Mega Millions and other prizes paid by annuities, prizes above $5 million need to be processed at the Lottery Commision office in Austin.
Mailing address:
Texas Lottery Commission
ATTN: Austin Claim Center
PO Box 16600
Austin, TX 78761-6600
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the Texas Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes up to $50,000 can be claimed by mailing your winning ticket and a completed claim form to the Minnesota State Lottery. Their website also offers this recommendation: “We recommend keeping a copy of the front and back of your ticket for your records and that you use registered mail.” Prizes over $50,000 must be claimed in person at the Minnesota Lottery’s Headquarters in Roseville.
Mailing address:
Minnesota State Lottery
P.O. Box 131000
Roseville, MN 55113
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the Minnesota Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: Mail a completed Colorado Lottery Prize Claim Form, plus your signed winning ticket to the Colorado Lottery. Winning tickets between $600 and $100,000 are eligible for direct deposit right into your bank account. Prizes above $100,000 will be sent by check.
Mailing address:
Colorado Lottery
PO BOX 7
Pueblo, CO 81002
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the Colorado Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: Fill out the back of the winning ticket with your name, address, telephone number, and signature. Next, complete a New Hampshire Lottery Claim Form. You'll need to mail the following to the NH Lottery Headquarters:
More info on acceptable forms of proof is available here.
Mailing address:
Attn: Claims, New Hampshire Lottery Headquarters
14 Integra Drive
Concord, NH 03301
More good stuff to know: "We recommend that you mail your information via 'Certified Mail,' which provides proof your information was mailed and proof your information was received."
Get more prize info on the New Hampshire Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: If you’re a lottery winner in Washington, D.C., you can claim winning tickets by mail. Sign and fill out the information on the back of the winning ticket and mail it to the DC Lottery along with a completed winner claim form, a photocopy of your ID (driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport), and a photocopy of your Social Security card.
Mailing address:
DC Lottery Prize Center
2235 Shannon Place, SE
Washington, DC 20020
More good stuff to know: The D.C. Lottery website says, “Players seeking to claim prizes over $5,000 should contact the Prize Center at 202-645-8000 for additional guidance.”
Get more prize info on the DC Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes up to $50,000 can be claimed by mail. Sign your winning ticket and fill out the information on the back. Mail your winning ticket plus a completed Winner Claim Form to the mailing address below. Prizes over $50,000 must be claimed in person at either the Salem or Wilsonville Prize Payment Centers.
Mailing address:
Oregon Lottery
PO BOX 14515
Salem OR 97309
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the Oregon Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: Winning tickets can either be mailed to the Ohio Lottery (prizes $600 and up) or claimed via an Online Claim Form (any amount). Prizes up to $25,000 are eligible for direct deposit.
Mailing address:
The Ohio Lottery Commission
The Lausche Building – Room 452
615 West Superior Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44113
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the Ohio Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes up to $1 million may be claimed by mail. Prizes over $1 million must be redeemed at the Lottery Claim Center.
To claim your prize by mail, you'll need to mail the following to the Arkansas Lottery Claim Center in Little Rock.
Mailing address:
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center
P.O. Box 3838
Little Rock, AR 72203
More good stuff to know: Get more prize info on the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery website, here.
Claim-by-mail policy: You can claim prizes in any amount by mail from the Arizona lottery. For prizes $599 and below, simply complete the back of your ticket and make sure it’s legible. Prizes of $600 and up require a claim form to accompany the filled-out ticket. You will also need to send a copy of your government-issued photo ID. Make a copy of everything and hold onto it until your prize arrives.
Mailing address:
Phoenix, AZ 85062
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes of $600 or more can be claimed by mail. If you live outside the state, winnings of any amount can be claimed by mail. If your prize is more than $599, a claim form must be sent along with your winning ticket.
Mailing address:
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes can be claimed by mail so long as they are no larger than $50,000. You must submit a claim form, a copy of your government-issued ID, and proof of your social security number to claim your prize.
According to the MA lottery website, “It is recommended that claims be sent by certified or registered mail. The Lottery is not responsible for lost mail. Prize checks will be sent by mail.”
Mailing address:
Massachusetts State Lottery
Braintree, MA 02185-9036
Claim-by-mail policy: For winnings of $600 or more, you should send your ticket along with copies of two forms of valid ID to the lottery office via registered mail. You will also need to download and fill out the lottery claim form.
Mailing address:
Helena, Montana 59604-6073
Claim-by-mail policy: Winning tickets cannot be claimed until 5 AM CT the day after the drawing. Prizes up to $500 can be claimed at a lottery retailer. Prizes between $501 and $19,999 can be claimed by mail (don’t forget your claim form!) or at a Regional Lottery Claim Center. Prizes of $20,000 or more must be claimed in person. Prizes of $100,000 or more can be directly deposited into your bank account.
Mailing address:
Nebraska Lottery Prize Claim
Lincoln, NE 68509-5145
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes from $1 to $99,999 can be claimed by mail. Prizes $100,000 and up must be claimed in person at the lottery headquarters. Sign your ticket right away and hang onto it if you are a winner. Send your ticket via registered mail to help protect yourself and your winnings.
Mailing address:
New Mexico Lottery
Albuquerque, NM 87199-3190
Claim-by-mail policy: Puerto Rico does not have a claim-by-mail policy. Winning tickets for $800 or less can be claimed at any local lottery retailer or at the Puerto Rico Lottery Headquarters. Prizes of $800 up to $25,000 can be claimed at participating Departamento de Hacienda offices OR claimed at the Puerto Rico Lottery Headquarters. Prizes over $25,000 must be claimed at the Puerto Rico Lottery Headquarters.
Mailing address:
Puerto Rico Traditional Lottery
139 Ave Carlos Chardon
San Juan, PR, 00918-0902
Puerto Rico Electronic Lottery
Angel Ramos Foundation Building
383 Ave. FD Roosevelt Ste. 107
San Juan, PR, 00918-2143
Claim-by-mail policy: Prizes of less than $600 may be claimed at any lottery retailer. Prizes of $600 or more may be claimed at the Hollywood Casino Super Casher in Charles Town, at the Lottery’s regional office in Weirton, or by mail. When claiming your winnings by mail, include the following:
Mailing address:
West Virginia Lottery/Claims
Charleston, WV 25330
In case you're reading this in a state that Jackpocket doesn't support (yet!), here's the link to your state lottery website for easy access. Good luck!