Claim a Prize by Mail
Prizes up to and including $50,000 can be claimed by mail. We recommend keeping a copy of the front and back of your ticket for your records and that you use registered mail.
Winners of $600 or more must also complete a claim form.
Mail to:
Minnesota State Lottery
P.O. Box 131000
Roseville, MN 55113
Prizes $600–$50,000
Prizes $600–$50,000 can be claimed at a Lottery Office. Our offices are located in Roseville, Virginia, Detroit Lakes, Owatonna and Marshall.
Our Roseville office is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and the Virginia, Detroit Lakes, Owatonna and Marshall offices are open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Hours may vary, and we recommend you call ahead for an appointment.
Winners of $600 or more must also complete a claim form.
Prizes over $50,000
Prizes above $600 can be claimed at the Lottery’s headquarters in Roseville. The Roseville office is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hours may vary. Appointments are recommended when claiming prizes above $50,000.
Call any office or 888-568-8379 or 651-635-8273 to make an appointment, to discuss the prize claim process, or to learn more about prize claim options.
Taxes/Withholding
For residents and resident aliens, 31.25 percent in federal and state withholding taxes is deducted for every Lottery prize over $5,000.
Current federal tax law requires the Lottery to withhold 24 percent in federal income taxes, and current Minnesota state law requires the Lottery to withhold 7.25 percent in Minnesota state income taxes.
For non-resident aliens, current tax laws require that the Lottery withhold 30 percent in federal income taxes on all Lottery prizes and 7.25 percent in Minnesota state income taxes on Lottery prizes over $5,000.
Depending on your other income and deductions, amounts withheld by the Lottery on your winnings may or may not be sufficient to meet your total tax obligation.
It may be in your best interest to consult with a professional tax adviser to determine your tax situation to avoid any surprises at the end of the year.
Debts Owed to the State of Minnesota
Under the Minnesota Revenue Recapture Act, Minn. Stat. § 349A.08, subd. 8, Lottery prize winners of $600 or more are subject to a review by the Minnesota Department of Revenue for money owed to the state. Debts are subtracted from prize amounts.