The winner of the fifth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history, $1.128 billion, finally claims his prize, 9 months after winning in New Jersey.

The $1.13 billion ticket sold in New Jersey has not yet been claimed.

The winner of the fifth largest jackpot in Mega Millions history has come forward to claim his prize, nine months after the lucky numbers were drawn.

The unidentified winner – who will remain anonymous – submitted the golden ticket worth $1.128 billion to begin the collection process, NBC New York reported.

The Monmouth County ShopRite in Neptune, New Jersey, sold the grand prize corresponding to lotto numbers 7, 11, 22, 29 and 38 – as well as the number 4 Gold Mega Ball and the number 2 multiplier, the outlet said of sale.

Richard Saker, owner of Saker ShopRite, receives a check from New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey in March. Doug Hood / USA TODAY NETWORK

The $1.13 billion prize has not yet been claimed. Getty Images

The draw took place on March 26.

A state law allows the winner to remain anonymous as long as he or she wishes, although the player must prove his or her identity to lottery officials.

The winner — who manually picked the numbers themselves — chose to take home the pre-tax cash value of more than $537 million, according to NJ.com.