Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Claiming Kerala Lottery Prize Money
Submission venues, required documents, bank procedures, and income tax compliance for winning tickets.
Claim Venues by Prize Amount
• Prizes up to ₹5,000: Can be claimed immediately at any authorized lottery shop or agent across Kerala upon handing over the original ticket.
• Prizes between ₹5,000 and ₹1 Lakh: Must be claimed at any District Lottery Office (DLO) in Kerala along with identity verification documents.
• Prizes exceeding ₹1 Lakh: Must be presented to the Directorate of State Lotteries, Vikas Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram, or submitted through a nationalized / scheduled bank.
Mandatory Claim Documentation
For claims submitted to District Lottery Offices or the Directorate, claimants must provide:
1. The original winning ticket signed on the reverse with full name, address, and signature.
2. Completed Claim Application Form (Form VIII / IX as per Kerala Paper Lotteries Rules).
3. Two passport-size photographs attested by a Gazetted Officer / Notary Public.
4. Self-attested copy of PAN Card.
5. Self-attested copy of Photo Identity & Address Proof (Aadhaar Card, Passport, Voter ID, or Driving License).
6. Stamped receipt for the prize amount.
7. Cancelled bank cheque leaf / bank passbook copy showing Account Number and IFSC Code for direct NEFT/RTGS transfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can non-residents of Kerala buy tickets and claim prize money?
Yes, tickets purchased physically within the territory of Kerala by any Indian citizen aged 18+ can be claimed through nationalized banks or directly at the Directorate in Thiruvananthapuram.
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