Claims and deadlines
New Jersey Lottery Players Can Claim $600 to $10,000 Prizes in the App
Scan the winning ticket in the NJ Lottery app and get paid by check or direct deposit, without mailing a claim form.
Bottom line
If you win between $600 and $10,000 on a New Jersey Lottery ticket, you can file the claim from your phone. The NJ Lottery mobile app lets you scan the ticket and submit the claim, and the prize is paid by check or direct deposit.
How a mobile claim works
- Download the NJ Lottery mobile app.
- Scan the winning Scratch-Off or draw game ticket.
- Follow the on-screen steps to file the claim.
- Keep the original ticket until the claim is paid.
The New Jersey Lottery says claims are usually processed in four to six weeks.
Other ways to claim in New Jersey
Prizes of $599.99 or less can be cashed at any New Jersey Lottery retailer. Larger prizes can also be claimed with a claim form at a retailer, by mail to the Claim Center in Trenton, or in person at the Claim Center. The Lottery asks winners of a jackpot or other large prize, about $25,000 or more, to make an appointment.
ID and taxes
You need valid ID to claim, and the Lottery reports prizes to the IRS. Federal tax of 24% is withheld from prizes over $5,000. New Jersey withholds 5% from prizes over $10,000 up to $500,000, and 8% from prizes over $500,000.
Why it matters
A mobile claim saves a trip or a mailed form for mid-size prizes. Before you claim, check the expiration rules on the New Jersey Lottery's claim page, and never send a photo of your ticket to anyone who contacts you about a prize.
Lottery games are for adults who meet the age rules where they play. Set a budget, never borrow to play, and play for fun.
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