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  1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the California Lottery Claim Form in the editor.
  2. Begin by filling out your personal information, including your name, address, and contact details. Ensure all entries are accurate to avoid processing delays.
  3. Indicate your age and confirm that you are 18 years or older by checking the appropriate box. This is a legal requirement for claiming lottery winnings.
  4. Provide details about your household, including the number of people living with you. This information helps the Lottery understand its player demographics.
  5. In the declaration section, affirm that you are the rightful owner of the winning ticket by signing and dating the form. This step is crucial as it validates your claim.
  6. Review all entered information for accuracy before submitting. It’s advisable to keep a photocopy of both this form and your winning ticket for your records.

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Assuming youre talking about a large winner, you should start off by signing it. Then, either head right down to your nearest claims center (address should be on your state lottery website), or stick it in a safe or other secure spot until you are free to go and cash it.
Yes. You dont need to be a California resident or U.S. citizen to play and win any Lottery Scratchers or draw game, but California Lottery games can only be purchased from a Lottery retailer in California. How can I claim my Lottery prize? Collect your prize of up to $599 at any participating Lottery retail location.
We do not tax winnings from the California Lottery, including SuperLotto, Powerball, and Mega Millions.
Lottery winnings are taxable at the federal level, and the rate depends on your overall taxable income. You can take the winnings as a lump sumall at onceor spread them across several years with annuity payments. The IRS requires lottery agencies to withhold taxes of 24% on winnings of more than $5,000.
If you chose to pick up your first Lottery payment from a California Lottery District Office, your first Lottery prize payment will be available for pickup within six to eight weeks of your claim. Future payments can be mailed directly to your home address or to your financial institution for deposit into your account.

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Prizes of $599 and under can be claimed by visiting a Lottery retailer, visiting a Lottery District Office or by mail. Prizes of $600 and over can be claimed the fastest by visiting a Lottery District Office. Lottery District Offices are open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to accept claim forms.
Prizes of $1,000 or less are eligible for same-day payment at any of our nine District Offices from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After your ticket is validated and your Claim Form is approved, you have an opportunity to get your check while you wait. *Same-day check is not guaranteed.

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