How to Claim a Vermont Lottery Prize
Vermont Lottery vtlottery.com
Where to cash a winning Vermont ticket, what to bring and how long you have. Sign the back of your ticket first.
Where to claim
- Up to $499.99Vermont Lottery agents (under $500)
- Up to $5,000Any M&T Bank in Vermont ($500 to $5,000; Powerball, Mega Millions, Megabucks, Gimme 5, Lucky for Life, Pick 3, Pick 4, Fast Play)
- Over $5,000Vermont Lottery headquarters, 1311 US Route 302, Suite 100, Barre (prizes over $5,000)
Small prizes: bring
- Your signed ticket
Big prizes: bring
- Your signed ticket
- A claim form
- Valid ID
Deadlines
- Draw games365 daysafter the draw
Draw games: 365 calendar days from the drawing. Scratch tickets: one year after the announced end of game.
Taxes: Vermont taxes lottery prizes at 8.75%. What you keep from a Vermont prize
From the Vermont Lottery's own claim rules: vtlottery.com, vtlottery.com. Rules change: check with the lottery before you travel.
Questions
How long do I have to claim a Vermont Lottery prize?
365 days after the draw for draw games.
Are Vermont Lottery prizes taxed?
Yes: Vermont taxes them at 8.75%. Federal: 24% is withheld from prizes of $5,000 or more.