How to Claim Lotto 47 Prizes
You can claim Lotto 47 prizes by visiting a Michigan Lottery retailer, going to a claim center or mailing in or dropping off your winning tickets. The exact process depends on how much you have won. Learn more about how to claim Lotto 47 prizes below.
How Long To Claim
Regardless of whether you win the Lotto 47 jackpot or the minimum $5 prize, you have one year from the date of the drawing to come forward and claim your money. Here are the different ways to claim in-store prizes.
Claiming From Retailers
You can claim prizes of up to $600 from any Michigan Lottery retailer. All you need to do is take your ticket to a store to receive your winnings. Some retailers may not be able to pay out straight away if they do not have all the cash on-site, so you may need to arrange a return visit or go elsewhere.
Mail-In Claims
You can claim Lotto 47 prizes by mailing your signed winning ticket in to the Michigan Lottery at the following address. You will need to complete a Ticket Receipt Form and also attach a copy of your Social Security card and a valid government-issued photo ID (such as driver's license or state ID).
Michigan Lottery
Attn: Claim Center
P.O. Box 30023
Lansing, MI 48909
Claim Centers
You can claim prizes of up to $50,000 from any of the Michigan Lottery's regional offices. These claim centers have been open by appointment-only since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The addresses are shown below:
| Location | Address | Telephone Number | Fax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing | 101 E. Hillsdale Street P.O. Box 30023 Lansing, MI 48909 |
517-335-5600 | 517-335-5644 |
| Livonia | 33231 Plymouth Rd. Livonia, MI 48150 |
734-266-3769 | 734-266-3778 |
| Sterling Heights | 34700 Dequindre Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 |
586-939-2300 | 586-939-4108 |
| Detroit | Cadillac Place 3060 W. Grand Boulevard Suite L-600 Detroit, MI 48202 |
313-456-4040 | 313-456-4045 |
| Grand Rapids | 3391-B Plainfield Ave. NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 |
616-364-3372 | 616-364-5421 |
| Saginaw | Jerome T. Hart State Office Building 411 E. Genesee Avenue Saginaw, MI 48607 |
989-758-1670 | 989-758-1881 |
You will have to provide the original winning ticket, valid government-issued photo ID (state ID or driver's license), Social Security card and bank account details. The Michigan Lottery has also designated five Secretary of State branch offices to process claims of up to $99,999.99. These addresses are shown below:
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Escanaba | Delta CP Branch #381 305 Ludington St Escanaba, MI 49829 |
| Grayling | Grayling- Branch #350 2384C S I-75 Business Loop Grayling, MI 49738 |
| Marquette | Marquette- Branch #387 2025 US 41 W Marquette, MI 49855 |
| Sault. Ste. Marie | Sault Ste Marie- Branch #374 2700 Davitt St Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783 |
| Houghton | Houghton- Branch #382 902 Razorback Dr Houghton, MI 49931 |
If you win $100,000 or more, you will have to go to the Michigan Lottery head office in Lansing. You'll need to call 844-887-6836 to schedule an appointment.
During the pandemic you have been able to drop off winning tickets at claim centers rather than simply walk in. You need to complete a Ticket Receipt Form and will subsequently be mailed a check once the claim has been processed.
Online Claims
If you win a Lotto 47 prize online, it will be paid directly into your Michigan Lottery account if the value is $600 or below. If you win between $600 and $99,999, you will have to complete an online claim and provide copies of your Social Security card and government-issued photo ID. Once it has been approved the money will be paid into your Michigan Lottery account. You will still need to visit the head office in Lansing in person if you win $100,000 or more.
Annuity Payments
If you win the Lotto 47 jackpot - or the top prize on Double Play - you have a choice over whether to take the money as a single lump sum or as an annuity. You have 60 days from the date you claim your prize to request the cash option, otherwise the annuity option will automatically be triggered.
With the annuity option, you receive a payment annually for 30 years.
Winner Anonymity
You have the right to stay anonymous if you win a big Lotto 47 prize. The Michigan Lottery has to get written consent before disclosing the identity of anyone who has won $10,000 or more on Lotto 47. This is different to the rules for multi-state games such as Powerball and Mega Millions, where the Michigan Lottery is allowed to reveal who has won prizes.
Taxes on Winnings
You may be required to pay tax if you win a Lotto 47 prize. There is no withholding if you win a prize of under $5,000, but if you win more the payout will be subject to 24 percent federal tax and 4.25 percent state tax. Non-US residents are subject to a 30 percent federal tax and a 4.25 percent state tax for all prizes of more than $600.