You can redeem New Hampshire Lottery prizes in a number of ways, depending on the amount you win. Find out more about how to claim from a scratch ticket in NH.
Scratch-offs remain valid for a full year after a game has been closed, so there is always a lot of time to come forward and claim any prizes, even if you win just before the end date.
Your name and home town may be disclosed if you win a major prize, as this is regarded as public information.
Prizes of $599 or Below – You’ve got two options if you win a prize up to $599. The easiest method is to take your winning ticket to a New Hampshire Lottery retailer. There is a chance that the store may not have sufficient funds to pay you out instantly, but the New Hampshire Lottery encourages its retail partners to award prizes all the way up to this limit where possible. Alternatively, you can mail in your signed winning ticket.
Prizes of $600 and Above – For prizes of $600 or more, you either need to claim it by mail or go to the New Hampshire Lottery Headquarters and collect it in person. Either way, you will need to complete an NH Lottery prize claim form.
To claim at the Lottery Headquarters, you must provide an acceptable form of photo identification, such as your driver’s license or passport, and proof of your Social Security number. The location of the state lottery office is shown below:
You can claim prizes of any value by mail. Make sure you fill out the back of your ticket, complete a claim form and include a copy of a valid form of photo ID, as well as proof of your Social Security number. Send your claim to the following address (using Certified Mail is recommended):
Once your paperwork and ticket have been received, you can expect it to be processed over the next week before a check is issued.
There is no state tax on lottery winnings in New Hampshire, but the Lottery Commission is required to report any prizes over $599 to the Inland Revenue Service. Federal taxes will also be withheld at a rate of 24 percent on any prize above $5,000. It is a good idea to contact a tax expert or financial advisor in the event of a big win to discuss how your personal circumstances could further impact on taxation.