It's an easy process to receive your instant win prizes in Delaware. The amount you will will change the ways in which you can make a claim, so be sure to make yourself familiar with which way you can receive your scratch off prize.
Before you do anything else, be sure that you have signed the back of your ticket! For legal purposes, this is the only way make sure that your ownership of the winning ticket does not change.
For prizes that are $599 or less, you can redeem your winnings at any Delaware Lottery Retailer. You also have the option to claim your prize by mail, addressed to the Delaware Lottery Office.
If you have won a prize is worth $2,500 or less, you are able to claim in person at selected Delaware Lottery Retailer Claime Centers. These are found across Kent, Sussex, and New Castle counties.
Prizes between $600 and $5,000 can be claimed at the below redemption centers.
For prizes that are $5,001 or more then you will be able to claim your winnings at the Delaware Lottery Office. You will need to bring a photo I.D. that incldues your name and addresss, as well as your Social Security card.
Find the addresses of the Delaware Lottery's offices below, for prizes up to $2,500.
To claim a prize via mail, clearly print your name and address on the back of your winning ticket. You will also need to complete a claim form, (or take a clear photo of the front and back, using a smartphone) for your own reference. The receive your prize by mail, you will need to send the original ticket(s) and claim form.
The Delaware Lottery is required to withhold 24 percent for federal taxes on prizes over $5,000. This is an up front payment with the final tax rate ranging from 10% to 37%, depending on your total income. You should report all lottery winnings to the IRS, and it may be that you are liable for additional or fewer taxes depending on your individual circumstances.