Official GLC Portal ยท 2026

Apply for Your
Georgia Lottery Retailer License

A streamlined, fully online application process. Submit documents securely, track your status in real time, and move through review faster than ever before.

9,000+
Active Retailers
2,500
Applications / Year
5โ€“10
Business Days Review
100%
Online โ€” No Paper

Are You Eligible?

Review the basic requirements before starting your application. Additional criteria may apply during GLC review.

View Full Eligibility Criteria โ†’
Business must operate from a fixed, accessible location in Georgia
Owner(s) must be 18 years of age or older
Valid federal and state tax identification numbers required
Applicant must not have prior lottery license violations
Business must pass background and financial responsibility checks
Government-issued photo ID required for each owner
$27B+
For Georgia Education

Your Store Powers Georgia's Future

Georgia Lottery retailers are the backbone of HOPE Scholarships, Pre-K programs, and statewide education funding. Join a network of 9,000+ locations making a difference in every community.

HOPE Scholarship Pre-K Programs Capital Outlay Technology Grants

How the Application Works

Complete your retailer license application in six guided steps โ€” save your progress at any time and return when you're ready.

1

Create Account

Register with a verified email and set up two-factor authentication for account security.

2

Enter Business Info

Provide business details, store location, and owner information with Melissa Data address verification.

3

Upload Documents

Upload identity documents for each owner โ€” driver's licenses, passports, and more.

4

Review & Submit

Review all entered information, certify your application, and submit for GLC review.

5

Pay After Approval

Once approved, securely pay the application fee via credit card or ACH through MerchantOne.

Track Your Status

Monitor progress in real time and receive notifications at every stage of the process.

Voltage Encryption

PII & documents encrypted at rest

PCI-DSS Compliant

MerchantOne โ€” no card data stored

WCAG 2.1 AA

Inclusive, accessible experience

Full Audit Trail

Every action logged & traceable

Ready to Become a Georgia Lottery Retailer?

Join thousands of retailers across Georgia. Your application takes about 30 minutes โ€” and you can save your progress at any step.

No paper forms ยท Secure document upload ยท Real-time status tracking