How to Claim Washington (WA)
Lottery Prizes
Claim a Washington Lottery prize $600 or less at any retailer, a regional office or Washington's Lottery Headquarters in Olympia, over $600 to $100 million at a regional office or Washington's Lottery Headquarters in Olympia and over $100 million at Washington's Lottery Headquarters in Olympia, within 180 days of the drawing. Prizes up to $99,999 can be claimed by mail.
Where to Claim Your Washington Lottery Prize
Won? You have 180 days to cash it in.
Where to Cash a Winning Ticket
Where you can cash a Washington Lottery prize depends on how much it is.
- Up to $600Signed ticket at a store
- Any lottery retailer
- Any regional office
- Washington's Lottery Headquarters
- By mail
- $601–$99,999Claim form and ID
- Any regional office
- Washington's Lottery Headquarters
- By mail
- $100K–$100MClaim form and ID
- Any regional office
- Washington's Lottery Headquarters by appointment
- Over $100MClaim form and ID
- Washington's Lottery Headquarters
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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
Retailers can pay prizes of $600 or less on the spot, in cash or by check or money order, though smaller stores may not have enough cash.
Claim by mail
Up to $99,999
Washington Lottery Headquarters, PO Box 43050, Olympia, WA 98504-3050
Can you stay anonymous?
No, winners are public
Washington Lottery Claim Forms
Over $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
Full checklist (6 items)
- The original winning ticket, signed on the back
- A valid government photo ID, current or expired less than 90 days: a driver's license or ID card from a U.S. state, territory or Canadian province, a passport, a U.S. military ID, a Global Entry card, or a tribal enrollment card
- For a prize of $601 or more, proof of your Social Security number, or a completed Winner Claim Form / Substitute W-9
- A voided check, if you like
- If you don't live in the U.S., your address outside the U.S.
- For a trust or company, its federal employer identification number and the papers that form it, for the director to approve
Washington Lottery Regional Offices
Bring your ticket, claim form and ID. Claims for prizes from $100,000 to $100 million at Washington's Lottery Headquarters in Olympia are by appointment.
Washington's Lottery Headquarters
814 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA 98506Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPhone: 360-810-2888Everett Regional Office
11419 19th Ave SE, Suite A106, Everett, WA 98208-5120Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPhone: 425-356-2902Federal Way Regional Office
33701 9th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPhone: 253-661-5050Spokane Regional Office
Northtown Mall, 4750 N Division St, Suite 1009, Spokane, WA 99207Hours: Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PMPhone: 509-921-2337Tri-Cities Regional Office
8551 W. Gage Blvd, Suite K, Kennewick, WA 99336Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPhone: 509-575-2252Vancouver Regional Office
1503 Northeast 78th Street, Suite 4, Vancouver, WA 98665-9668Walk-ins welcomeHours: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PMPhone: 360-576-6084
More Claim Rules
- Debts owed to the state
- Before paying a prize over $600, the Lottery checks for debts owed to the State of Washington, like child support, and takes them out of the prize first.
- Claiming by mail
- Sign the ticket, fill in its back and mail it to Lottery Headquarters, with a Winner Claim Form / Substitute W-9, signed in both places, for a prize of $601 or more. The ticket must arrive within the 180-day claim period: mailing it in time isn't enough, and the Lottery isn't responsible for tickets lost in the mail.
- Large prizes
- Prizes of $100,000 or more are claimed in person at a Lottery office: call the office ahead to make an appointment and ask what ID to bring. Jackpots over $100 million are claimed only at Lottery Headquarters in Olympia.
- Cash or yearly payments
- A Lotto, Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot winner has 60 days after claiming at a Lottery office to choose cash or yearly payments. Without a choice in that time, the prize is paid yearly. A Lotto winner's choice can't be changed later.
- Group wins
- The Lottery pays each prize to one person or one legal entity. A group that isn't a legal entity, like an office pool, names one person to claim it. A trust or company needs a federal employer identification number and governing papers the Lottery's director approves.
- Signing a ticket over
- An unsigned ticket belongs to whoever holds it, so sign yours. A signed ticket can be signed over to someone else, like a family member, with a notarized letter or the Lottery's Statement of Ticket Ownership Form. A ticket with more than one name on it needs a notarized statement giving it to one of them.
- Claiming through a trust
- Lottery records are public, so a winner's name, city and prize amount can be released. A prize can be claimed in the name of a trust or another legal entity, but the papers that form it can be released too, naming the people behind it.
- Tickets bought online
- Washington doesn't allow lottery sales over the internet or through courier services, and a ticket bought that way can't win a prize.
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Answers about the Washington Lottery
Where can I claim lottery winnings in Washington?
$600 or less: Any lottery retailer, any regional office, Washington's Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Over $600 to $99,999: Any regional office, Washington's Lottery Headquarters or by mail. $100,000 to $100 million: Any regional office or Washington's Lottery Headquarters by appointment. Over $100 million: Washington's Lottery Headquarters.
Where can I cash a $1,000 lottery ticket in Washington?
Not at a store: Washington Lottery retailers pay prizes up to $600. Over $600 to $99,999: Any regional office, Washington's Lottery Headquarters or by mail.
Where are the Washington Lottery regional offices?
Washington's Lottery Headquarters, 814 4th Avenue East, Olympia; Everett Regional Office, 11419 19th Ave SE, Suite A106, Everett; Federal Way Regional Office, 33701 9th Ave S, Federal Way; Spokane Regional Office, Northtown Mall, 4750 N Division St, Suite 1009, Spokane; Tri-Cities Regional Office, 8551 W. Gage Blvd, Suite K, Kennewick; Vancouver Regional Office, 1503 Northeast 78th Street, Suite 4, Vancouver.
What time can you cash lottery tickets in Washington?
Any Washington Lottery retailer cashes prizes up to $600 whenever it's open. The Washington Lottery regional offices are open Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, except the Spokane Regional Office, Mon–Fri, 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
What should I do if I win the Washington Lottery?
Sign your ticket and keep it safe, then claim it within 180 days of the drawing. $600 or less: Any lottery retailer, any regional office, Washington's Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Over $600 to $99,999: Any regional office, Washington's Lottery Headquarters or by mail. $100,000 to $100 million: Any regional office or Washington's Lottery Headquarters by appointment. Over $100 million: Washington's Lottery Headquarters. Over $600, bring your signed ticket, ID and a completed claim form.
How long do you have to claim a Washington Lottery prize?
180 days after the drawing. A jackpot's cash option must be chosen within 60 days of claiming the prize.
Do Washington 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 Washington Lottery prize?
At a store, a prize up to $600 needs just the signed ticket. Over $600: The original winning ticket, signed on the back; A valid government photo ID, current or expired less than 90 days: a driver's license or ID card from a U.S. state, territory or Canadian province, a passport, a U.S. military ID, a Global Entry card, or a tribal enrollment card; For a prize of $601 or more, proof of your Social Security number, or a completed Winner Claim Form / Substitute W-9; A voided check, if you like; If you don't live in the U.S., your address outside the U.S; For a trust or company, its federal employer identification number and the papers that form it, for the director to approve.
Do I need an appointment at a Washington Lottery regional office?
For prizes from $100,000 to $100 million, yes: claims at Washington's Lottery Headquarters in Olympia are by appointment. Otherwise, Everett, Federal Way, Tri-Cities and Vancouver Regional Offices and Washington's Lottery Headquarters take walk-ins.
Can I claim a Washington Lottery prize by mail?
Yes, prizes up to $99,999. Mail the signed ticket, with any copies the Washington Lottery asks for, to Washington Lottery Headquarters, PO Box 43050, Olympia, WA 98504-3050. Prizes over $600 also need a completed claim form.
How long does it take to get Washington Lottery winnings?
Retailers can pay prizes of $600 or less on the spot, in cash or by check or money order, though smaller stores may not have enough cash. The Spokane office pays prizes over $199 by check. The Lottery publishes no time for claims paid at its offices or by mail.
Can you claim lottery winnings anonymously in Washington?
No. Washington Lottery winners are public record.
Can I claim a Washington Lottery prize online?
No. Claim in person or by mail.
What is the Washington Lottery phone number?
360-810-2888 for customer service.
Where is Washington Lottery headquarters?
Washington's Lottery Headquarters is at 814 4th Avenue East, Olympia, WA 98506, open Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. Call 360-810-2888.
Are lottery winnings taxed in Washington?
Washington doesn't tax lottery winnings, but federal income tax applies. 24% federal tax is withheld from prizes over $5,000.
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