# COMAR Title 36 — Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency

## Subtitle 02 — Lottery Provisions

### Chapter 06 — Claims Procedures

#### Regulation .05 Documents Required for Prize Payment.

*COMAR 36.02.06.05*

A. To perfect a claim and receive payment of an Agency prize, a winner shall meet all requirements in this subtitle for claiming.

B. To claim a prize, a winner shall submit:

  (1) For other than subscription winners, the actual original ticket, which shall:

    (a) Meet the validation requirements of this subtitle; and

    (b) If requested, be signed by all winners; and

  (2) If requested, photo identification proof that the winner is at least 18 years old.

C. For a prize claimed at an Agency claim center and for any prize over $600 claimed at a retailer, in addition to the documents required under §B of this regulation, a winner shall:

  (1) Sign the original ticket;

  (2) Provide necessary information to the retailer to produce a terminal-generated claim form;

  (3) Submit a fully completed and signed claim form; and

  (4) Provide sufficient information to identify the claimant, such as:

    (a) The winner’s Social Security number;

    (b) Proof of the winner’s Social Security number; and

    (c) Photo identification proof that the winner is at least 18 years old.

D. If a prize is to be split among multiple winners, each claimant shall provide the documents and information required in §§B and C of this regulation.