Learn how to claim your Oregon Lottery prize, whether you've won a small amount or hit the jackpot on a scratch-it. Prize claims must be made within one year from the game's closing date, and processing typically takes up to 14 days.
Note: Oregon Lottery prize information is public record, so your name, prize amount, and purchase location will be disclosed if you win.
Prizes of $600 or Below: Collect from any Oregon Lottery retailer. Some locations may have limits on cash availability, so consider alternative methods like mailing your winning ticket or visiting a prize center in Salem.
Prizes Between $600 and $50,000: Not redeemable at retailers. Claim by mail with a completed claim form for amounts over $600, or drop off at a prize center or the drop box at Oregon Lottery headquarters.
Prizes Over $50,000: Must schedule an appointment to claim in person at Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem or Wilsonville Payment Center. Call 800-766-6789 to arrange.
Mail prizes up to $50,000 to:
Include a claim form for amounts over $600. Keep copies of your claim form and signed ticket.
Oregon applies an 8% state tax on winnings over $1,500. Federal taxes withhold 24% on prizes exceeding $5,000. Non-resident aliens face a 30% federal tax on all prizes.