How do you claim a Hoosier Lottery prize worth $600 or more?

So you’ve won $600 or more on a Hoosier Lottery ticket—nice! How you claim depends on the exact amount. Here’s the breakdown.

For prizes between $600 and $49,999

You can claim by mail or in person at a Prize Payment Center [1].

Claim by mail

1. Sign the back of your ticket and fill in any blanks [3][24].
2. Download, print, and complete the Winner Claim Form from the Hoosier Lottery website [16].
3. Make a copy of your valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, etc.) [22].
4. Staple the original winning ticket to the front of the claim form [20].
5. Mail everything to:
   Hoosier Lottery Prize Payment
   1302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100
   Indianapolis, IN 46202 [22]

Keep in mind that federal law requires the Hoosier Lottery to collect your Social Security number or Taxpayer Identification Number—so have that ready when you fill out the form [8].

Claim in person at a Prize Payment Center

• Visit one of the three centers in Indianapolis, Mishawaka, or Evansville [1][11].
• Bring your signed winning ticket, a completed Winner Claim Form, and your government‑issued photo ID [6][7].
• The Evansville office is at 6225 E. Virginia Street, Suite A, Evansville, IN 47715 and is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. CDT [13][14]. For the Indianapolis and Mishawaka centers, check the Hoosier Lottery website for current addresses and hours.

For prizes of $50,000 or more

If your prize hits this level, you can’t claim by mail and you can’t just walk in. Call the Hoosier Lottery at 1‑800‑955‑6886 to schedule an appointment [2]. They’ll tell you exactly what to bring (it’ll likely be the same ticket, ID, and claim form) and where to go.

Claim deadlines (don’t wait too long!)

The clock starts ticking based on the type of game you played [4]:

• Scratch‑off games: 180 days from the game’s official end date.
• Draw games (Powerball, Hoosier Lotto, etc.): 180 days from the drawing date.
• Fast Play games: 180 days from the purchase date.

The Hoosier Lottery has occasionally tacked on an extra 60 days, giving you up to 240 days [28]. For safety, check the current deadline on their site—don’t let that ticket gather dust.

A quick note on privacy

In Indiana, you cannot claim a lottery prize anonymously. Your name, address, and city become public record the moment you claim [10]. So be ready for your close‑up!