How to Claim a Washington's Lottery Prize

Washington's Lottery walottery.com

Where to cash a winning Washington ticket, what to bring and how long you have. Sign the back of your ticket first.

Where to claim

Up to $600Any Washington's Lottery retailer (subject to validation)
Over $600Any Washington's Lottery office (Olympia, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Everett, Federal Way, Vancouver), or by mail
The biggest prizesWashington's Lottery Headquarters, 814 E 4th Avenue, Olympia (required for jackpots over $100 million)

Small prizes: bring

Your signed ticket

Big prizes: bring

Your signed ticket
Picture identification
Proof of your Social Security number or a completed Winner Claim Form / Substitute W-9 (asked by the lottery, never by this app)

Claiming by mail

Mail the signed ticket to Washington Lottery Headquarters, PO Box 43050, Olympia, WA 98504-3050 (claims over $600 need the Winner Claim Form / W-9).

Deadlines

Draw games180 daysafter the draw
Scratch-offs180 daysafter the game ends
Cash option60 daysto choose a lump sum
Minimum age18to play and claim

180 days from the drawing; scratch: 180 days from the official end of game. Jackpot winners choose annuity or cash within 60 days after claiming (no choice = annuity). Mailed tickets must be received within the 180 days.

Taxes: Washington does not tax lottery prizes. What you keep from a Washington prize

From the Washington's Lottery's own claim rules: walottery.com, walottery.com. Rules change: check with the lottery before you travel.

Questions

How long do I have to claim a Washington's Lottery prize?

180 days after the draw for draw games. Scratch-offs: 180 days after the game ends.

How old do you have to be to play the Washington's Lottery?

18.

Are Washington's Lottery prizes taxed?

Not by Washington. Federal: 24% is withheld from prizes of $5,000 or more.