First, a player must present a valid winning ticket, along with proof of current address and a social security card. All prizes including jackpot prizes can be claimed at the Georgia Lottery s headquarters in Atlanta. Claim forms are available at retailer locations, GLC district offices or by requesting one from our Player Information Hotline . Preferred forms of acceptable identification are a valid driver's license with current address and a Social Security card. Please contact a Georgia Lottery Player Information Representative for other acceptable forms of identification that confirms the current address and social security number of the claimant.
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The Georgia Lottery is required to release winners' names, city of residence, game and amount won upon request. In order to claim a prize, a player must possess a valid instant ticket or ticket generated from a Georgia Lottery on-line terminal. All Georgia Lottery prizes are subject to applicable federal and state withholdings, and state and federal income taxes. A. Lottery tickets are bearer instruments. Therefore, if your ticket were lost or stolen it becomes the property of whoever signs it.