How do I claim my lottery winnings in NY?

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. – Schedule an appointment and claim your prize at one of the Lottery’s Customer Service Centers. Appointment is required to claim prize.

Do you have to reveal you won the lottery in New York?

Under current law, if your lottery winnings are $5,000 or more, you have to reveal your identity to claim your prize. However, in 2018, the New York Senate approved a bill that would keep your name a secret if you made a request to the state Gaming Commission.

Where do I get the NY lottery claim form from?

You may want to make a copy of the front and back of your ticket(s) as well as your signed claim form and use registered mail to track your mailing or visit a New York Lottery Claim Center (for a complete list of Claim Centers near you visit: nylclaimprize.com).

How long does it take to receive lottery winnings in NY?

When you win a Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot, there is a 15-day waiting period between the draw date and when the jackpot will be paid out, as money from ticket sales needs to be collected in order to pay out the jackpot.

Do lottery winners need security?

Experts say that protecting your identity is important when it comes to winning a large amount of money. Keeping your win quiet helps prevent long-lost friends and family, as well as strangers and scammers, from trying to get a piece of the prize.

Can you accept lottery winnings anonymously in New York?

S219 (ACTIVE) – Summary. Permits state lottery winners to remain anonymous to the general public.

How do I contact the New York lottery?

questions, comments or suggestions about New York Lottery or this site, here are ways you can contact us.

  1. Via E-mail: [email protected].
  2. Via phone at: 1-518-388-3370.
  3. Via regular mail: New York Lottery Subscriptions. P.O. Box 7590. Schenectady, NY 12301-7590.

Does the lottery pay you in a check?

If your prize is to be paid in installments, your first payment should be available within six to eight weeks from your claim date. If you choose to have your check mailed to a California Lottery District Office, they will notify you when your check is ready for pick-up.