How to Claim Indiana (IN)
Lottery Prizes
Claim a Hoosier Lottery prize under $600 at any retailer, $600 to $49,999 at a Prize Payment Center or the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center in Indianapolis and $50,000 or more at the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center in Indianapolis, within 180 days of the drawing. Prizes up to $49,999 can be claimed by mail.
Where to Claim Your Hoosier Lottery Prize
Won? You have 180 days to cash it in.
Where to Cash a Winning Ticket
Where you can cash a Hoosier Lottery prize depends on how much it is.
- Under $600Signed ticket at a store
- Any lottery retailer
- By mail
- $600–$49,999Claim form and ID
- Any Prize Payment Center
- Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center
- By mail
- $50K+Claim form and ID
- Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center by appointment
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Good to Know
Claim deadline
180 days after the drawing
Take a jackpot's cash option within 60 days of claiming the prize.
When you're paid
Mailed claims are paid by check about 7 to 10 business days after they're processed.
Claim by mail
Up to $49,999
Hoosier Lottery, 1302 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202
Taxes on winnings
24% federal withheld over $5,000
2.95% state tax; 2.95% withheld over $1,200. See your take-home
Can you stay anonymous?
No, winners are public
Hoosier Lottery Claim Forms
From $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
Full checklist (5 items)
- The original winning ticket, signed, with the information on its back filled in
- A completed Winner Claim Form, signed and dated, with your full legal name as on your ID and your full address
- For a prize of $600 or more, a valid government-issued photo ID. Send a copy if you claim by mail
- For a prize over $599, your Social Security number or taxpayer identification number
- For a group win, IRS Form 5754 listing everyone who shares the prize
Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Centers
Bring your ticket, claim form and ID. Claims for prizes of $50,000 or more at the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center in Indianapolis are by appointment.
Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center
1302 N. Meridian Street, 1st Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46202Hours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PMPhone: 800-955-6886North Region Prize Payment Center
230 Red Coach Drive, Suite D, Mishawaka, IN 46545Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PMPhone: 800-955-6886South Region Prize Payment Center
6225 E. Virginia Street, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47715Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PMPhone: 800-955-6886
More Claim Rules
- Debts owed to the state
- Before paying a prize of $600 or more, the lottery checks whether the winner owes the state a debt, delinquent taxes or past-due child support, and pays those out of the prize first.
- Several prizes on one ticket
- When several plays on one ticket win, their prizes are added together to decide where the ticket can be cashed. If they come to $600 or more, claim at a Prize Payment Center or by mail.
- EZmatch prizes
- An EZmatch prize can be claimed as soon as you buy the ticket, before the drawing. The store gives you an exchange ticket with the same numbers, which still plays the drawing.
- Group wins
- The lottery can pay up to 99 people sharing a prize separately. One of them signs the ticket and the claim form for the group, the group fills in IRS Form 5754, and everyone is paid the same way.
- Claiming by mail
- Mail the signed ticket, the original signed claim form and, for $600 or more, a copy of your photo ID to Hoosier Lottery Headquarters. Several tickets that come to $599 or less can go on one claim form. For more than $599, the lottery suggests a tracked service such as UPS, FedEx or USPS Certified Mail: it isn't responsible for lost tickets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Answers about the Hoosier Lottery
Where can I claim lottery winnings in Indiana?
Under $600: Any lottery retailer or by mail. $600 to $49,999: Any Prize Payment Center, Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center or by mail. $50,000 or more: Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center by appointment.
Where can I cash a $1,000 lottery ticket in Indiana?
Not at a store: Hoosier Lottery retailers pay prizes up to $599. $600 to $49,999: Any Prize Payment Center, Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center or by mail.
Where are the Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Centers?
Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center, 1302 N. Meridian Street, 1st Floor, Indianapolis; North Region Prize Payment Center, 230 Red Coach Drive, Suite D, Mishawaka; South Region Prize Payment Center, 6225 E. Virginia Street, Suite A, Evansville.
What time can you cash lottery tickets in Indiana?
Any Hoosier Lottery retailer cashes prizes up to $599 whenever it's open. The Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Centers are open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM.
What should I do if I win the Hoosier Lottery?
Sign your ticket and keep it safe, then claim it within 180 days of the drawing. Under $600: Any lottery retailer or by mail. $600 to $49,999: Any Prize Payment Center, Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center or by mail. $50,000 or more: Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center by appointment. From $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
How long do you have to claim a Hoosier Lottery prize?
180 days after the drawing. A jackpot's cash option must be chosen within 60 days of claiming the prize.
Do Hoosier Lottery tickets expire?
Yes. A winning ticket must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing, or the prize can no longer be paid.
What do I need to claim a Hoosier Lottery prize?
At a store, a prize up to $599 needs just the signed ticket. From $600: The original winning ticket, signed, with the information on its back filled in; A completed Winner Claim Form, signed and dated, with your full legal name as on your ID and your full address; For a prize of $600 or more, a valid government-issued photo ID. Send a copy if you claim by mail; For a prize over $599, your Social Security number or taxpayer identification number; For a group win, IRS Form 5754 listing everyone who shares the prize.
Do I need an appointment at a Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment Center?
For prizes of $50,000 or more, yes: claims at the Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center in Indianapolis are by appointment. Otherwise, North Region and South Region Prize Payment Centers take walk-ins.
Can I claim a Hoosier Lottery prize by mail?
Yes, prizes up to $49,999. Mail the signed ticket, with any copies the Hoosier Lottery asks for, to Hoosier Lottery, 1302 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202. Prizes from $600 also need a completed claim form.
How long does it take to get Hoosier Lottery winnings?
Mailed claims are paid by check about 7 to 10 business days after they're processed. Prizes of $50,000 or more are paid by check or by ACH transfer, which takes 48 to 72 hours.
Can you claim lottery winnings anonymously in Indiana?
No. Hoosier Lottery winners are public record.
Can I claim a Hoosier Lottery prize online?
No. Claim in person or by mail.
What is the Hoosier Lottery phone number?
800-955-6886 for customer service.
Where is Hoosier Lottery headquarters?
The Hoosier Lottery Headquarters Prize Payment Center is at 1302 N. Meridian Street, 1st Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46202, open Mon–Fri, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM. Call 800-955-6886.
Are lottery winnings taxed in Indiana?
Indiana taxes lottery winnings at 2.95%, and federal income tax applies too. 2.95% state tax is withheld from prizes over $1,200, plus 24% federal tax from prizes over $5,000.
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