How to Recover a Lost DV Lottery Confirmation Code

 

1. Go to the DV Lottery Entrant Status Check Website:

   • Visit the official U.S. Department of State DV Lottery website: https://dvprogram.state.gov.

2. Click on 'Entrant Status Check':

   • On the homepage, locate and click the button that says "Check Status" to start the recovery process.

3. Select 'Forgot Confirmation Number':

   • On the "Entrant Status Check" page, there will be an option that says "Forgot Confirmation Number?" Click on this link to proceed.

4. Provide Required Information:

   • You will need to provide the following information:
     • DV Program Year: Select the year you applied for (e.g., DV-2025).
     • Full Name: As it appeared on your DV Lottery entry (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name if applicable).
     • Date of Birth: Enter your exact date of birth (Month, Day, Year).
     • Email Address: Enter the email address you used to submit your DV Lottery entry.

5. Complete CAPTCHA Verification:

   • Enter the CAPTCHA code that appears on the page to verify that you are not a robot.

6. Click on 'Submit':

   • Once you've entered all the information correctly, click the Submit button.

7. Receive Your Confirmation Number:

   • If the information you provided matches the records, you will receive your lost confirmation number on the screen. Keep it safe this time, as you will need it to check your DV Lottery status.

Additional Tips:

• Ensure that you enter the correct details exactly as you did during your DV Lottery application.
• If you no longer have access to the email address used during the application process, recovery may be more difficult. It’s essential to use an email address you can access and ensure accuracy while entering your information.

Make sure you keep a digital and printed copy of your confirmation number for future reference to avoid losing it again