How and Where to Claim DC Lottery Prizes
It's easy to collect your prize. Claim locations vary by prize amount. Find out where you can claim your prize below.
Claim any prize up to $600 at any DC Lottery Retailer or by mail.
Claim any prize up to $5,000 at a Retailer Plus location or by mail.
- Barmy Wines & Liquors: 1912 L St NW, 20036, (202) 833-8730
- Avondale Coffee Shop: 1909 Michigan Ave NE, 20018, (202) 529-4854
- Metro Wine & Spirit: 1726 Columbia Rd NW, 20009, (202) 265-5066
- Tenley Market: 4326 Wisconsin Ave NW, 20016, (202) 363-8683
- Takoma Park Liquors: 6200 Eastern Ave NE, 20011, (202) 526-1086
- Patron Conv. Store: 3235 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 20020, (202) 575-0167
- Georgia Ave Food Barn: 6205 Georgia Ave NW, 20011, (202) 726-4350
- Jefferson Liquors: 5307 Georgia Avenue NW, 20011, (202) 726-1313
- Capitol View Market: 4920 Central Ave NE, 20019, (202) 398-4924
- South Capital Liquors: 4654 Livingston Rd SE, 20032, (202) 563-6777
- Bowen Discount Liquors, 4510 Bowen Rd SE, 20019, (202) 583-1276
Required to complete prize claim over $600:
- Original winning ticket (sign the back)
- Original Photo ID (must be an unexpired, valid, government-issued photo ID- driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport)
- Original Social Security card (must exactly match name on photo ID)
- Office of Lottery and Gaming claim form
Claim prize over $5,000 at DC Lottery Prize Center or by mail.
Required to complete prize claim of $5,000 and larger:
- Original winning ticket (sign the back)
- Original Photo ID (must be an unexpired, valid, government-issued photo ID- driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport)
- Original Social Security Card (must match name on photo ID)
- Office of Lottery and Gaming claim form
**For player prize amounts of $250,000 or more the DC Lottery will initiate a bank-to-bank wire transfer to your local financial institution. Please contact the DC Lottery Customer Service Department for more information at 202.645.8000.
If you won a prize on DC iLottery please view: How to claim your DC iLottery winnings.
Claim in Person
Prize Center Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. The Prize Center observes all DC Government holidays and administrative closings. If you have any further questions, you can phone DC Lottery by calling 202-645-8000.
Players must wear a face covering to enter 2235 Shannon Place, SE and at all times inside the Prize Center.
- You will need all required documentation to claim a prize. Claimants must bring two forms of identification: an unexpired, valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport) and Social Security card. The claimant’s name (first and last name, middle initial or name, Jr., etc.) must match exactly on both identification documents, or the DC Lottery will be unable to process the ticket.
If you have any questions about the DC Lottery's claims process, give us a call at 202-645-8000.
Claim Your Prize by Mail
Prize claims of any amount can be mailed to the DC Lottery’s Prize Center. Players seeking to claim prizes of $5,000 or larger should contact the Prize Center at 202-645-8000 for additional guidance.
To claim a ticket by mail, sign and fill out the information on the back of the ticket. Then complete a winner claim form, include a copy of your driver’s license, state-issued ID or passport and Social Security card, and send it in with the original winning ticket to:
DC Lottery Prize Center
2235 Shannon Place, SE
Washington, D.C. 20020
The DC Lottery is not responsible for tickets lost in the mail and recommends players use trackable mail services when sending in their winning ticket(s).
All mail-in claims for draw games (DC 2, DC 3, DC 4, DC 5, Powerball, Mega Millions, Keno, Race2Riches, and The Lucky One) must be postmarked within 180 days of the official winning draw date for the winning ticket presented for claim. Mail-in claims for Instant Tickets must be postmarked within 180 days of the announced end-of-game date for the winning Instant Ticket presented for claim.
Claim your iLottery Winnings
Powerball and Mega Millions
Prizes of $4,999.99 and less
All prizes of $4,999.99 or less are automatically deposited into your iLottery account.
Prizes of $5,000.00 and larger
If you win a prize of $5,000.00 and larger, you will need to visit the DC Lottery Prize Center for payment. You will need to make an appointment by calling 202-645-8000. The Prize Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
You must present original copies of your valid government-issued photo ID (state-issued driver’s license, non-driver identification, or a United States Passport ID), Social Security card, and the 30-digit Voucher ID that corresponds with your win in order to claim a prize. Note: The name on the photo ID and the Social Security card must match exactly. These identification documents must also match with the information contained in the player profile of the iLottery account associated with the 30-digit Voucher ID presented for claim.
The Voucher ID corresponding with your win must be presented on paper by printing either the screen, a screenshot, or taking a picture. You can find this 30-digit Voucher ID by going to your account, selecting Gaming History, and then clicking on the winning voucher.
You can save some time by filling out and bringing a completed claim form to your appointment.
e-Instant Games
Prizes of $9,999.99 and below
All prizes of $9,999.99 or below are automatically deposited into your iLottery account.
Prizes of $10,000.00 and larger
If you win a prize of $10,000.00 or larger, you will need to visit the DC Lottery Prize Center to claim and receive payment. Prize claims are by appointment only and can be made by calling 202-645-8000. The Prize Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
You must present originals of their valid government-issued photo ID (state-issued driver’s license, non-driver identification, or a United States Passport ID), Social Security card, and the 36-character alphanumeric Voucher ID that corresponds with your win in order to claim a prize. Note: The names on the photo ID and the Social Security card must match exactly. These identification documents must also match with the information contained in the player profile of the iLottery account associated with the 36-character alphanumeric Voucher ID presented for claim.
The Voucher ID must be corresponding with your win must be presented on paper by printing either the screen, a screenshot, or taking a picture. You can find this 36-alphanumeric Voucher ID by going to your account, selecting Gaming History, and then clicking on the winning voucher.
You can save some time by filling out and bringing a completed claim form to your appointment.
Save Some Time! Fill Out a Claim Form!
Fill out a Claim Form before arriving at your appointment to expedite the claims process and wait time.
DC Lottery Claim Form
DC iLottery Claim Form
Claim your prize before your ticket expires.
| Game | Claim Period |
| DC 2 | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| DC 3 | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| DC 4 | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| DC 5 | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| DC Fast Play | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| DC Keno | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| Lucky for Life® | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| The Lucky One® | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| Mega Millions® | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| POWERBALL® | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| Race2Riches | 180 Days from the Date of the Draw |
| DC Scratchers | 180 Days from the Official Close of Game |
DC Scratchers: View the End of Game Announcement Flyer.
Say Cheese!
Winners claiming a prize of $25,000 and larger are required to have their photograph taken to complete the claim process and receive their Lottery prize.
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