The California Scratchers form is the official prize claim document for California Lottery scratch-off games. Use it to collect winnings of $599 or less at any authorized lottery retailer. For prizes above $600, submit the completed form to a California Lottery District Office.
Before filling out the California Scratchers claim form, gather the following details:
Attach the original winning lottery ticket to the form. Copies and duplicates are not accepted. The California Lottery verifies each ticket before processing any payment. Sign the declaration to confirm your claim under penalty of perjury under California law.
After you submit the form and original ticket, prize processing takes about 8 weeks. The California State Controller's Office issues prize payments by check. Keep a copy of your completed form for tax purposes, since California and federal tax rules apply to all lottery winnings. For large prizes, the Lottery may contact you to confirm details before releasing payment.
The form includes an optional demographics section. You may share information about your household income, household size, gender, and ethnicity. This data helps the Lottery conduct internal research and is not required to process your claim.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | California Scratchers |
| Form Length | 3 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 45 sec |
| Other names | california lottery claim status, lotery winner claim form, ca lottery scratchers claim form, lottery form get |
