Home inventory checklist
If your personal property is ever stolen, damaged, or destroyed, you will have to file a homeowners insurance claim to receive proceeds under your homeowners policy. Use this handy checklist to document vital information about your belongings. Keep the list in a safe place to provide an accurate record of your possessions if you ever suffer a loss.
- Include model and serial numbers, if available, in the description
- Take photographs or videotapes of your possessions
- Have valuable items and collectibles appraised
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| Item and Description | When Bought | Price Paid | |
| LIVING ROOM/FAMILY ROOM | |||
| Carpet/rugs | 
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| Curtains/blinds/drapes |
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| Sofa/loveseat |
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| Chairs |
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| Desk |
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| Tables (coffee, end, etc.) |
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| Bookcases/books |
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| Electronics (TV, stereo, etc.) | 
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| Wall hangings |
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| Musical instruments |
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| Collectibles (stamps, coins, artwork, etc.) |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (mirrors, lamps, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| DINING ROOM | |||
| Carpets/rugs | 
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| Curtains/blinds/drapes |
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| Buffet/china cabinet/hutch |
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| Table/serving table or cart |
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| Chairs | 
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| China/silverware/crystal |
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| Tablecloths/napkins |
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| Wall hangings |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (mirrors, lamps, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| BEDROOM | |||
| Carpet/rugs | 
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| Curtains/blinds/drapes |
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| Bed (frame, mattress, box springs) |
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| Bedding (sheets, blankets, etc.) |
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| Dressers/chests |
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| Tables (dressing, bedside, etc.) |
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| Desk/chairs |
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| Bookcases/books | 
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| Electronics (TV, stereo, etc.) |
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| Wall hangings |
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| Clothing/jewelry/furs |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (mirrors, lamps, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| HOME OFFICE/DEN/STUDY | |||
| Carpet/rugs | 
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| Curtains/blinds/drapes |
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| Desk |
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| Chairs |
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| Couch |
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| Tables |
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| Bookcases/books | 
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| Electronics (computer, printer, scanner, fax, etc.) |
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| Wall hangings |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (mirrors, lamps, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| BATHROOM | |||
| Curtains/blinds/drapes | 
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| Electrical appliances (hair dryer, shaver, etc.) |
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| Linens/shower curtains/bath accessories |
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| Wall hangings |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (mirrors, lamps, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| KITCHEN | |||
| Curtains/blinds/drapes | 
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| Table |
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| Chairs |
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| Refrigerator/freezer |
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| Stove/oven |
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| Dishwasher | 
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| Small appliances (microwave, food processor, etc.) |
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| Pots/pans/dishes/bowls/glasses/utensils |
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| Washer/dryer |
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| Wall hangings |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (mirrors, lamps, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| GARAGE/BASEMENT/ATTIC | |||
| Furnace/hot water tank/central air conditioner | 
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| Humidifier/dehumidifier |
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| Furniture/workbench |
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| Luggage/trunks/storage containers |
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| Lawnmower/snowblower |
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| Lawn and garden tools |
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| Carpentry tools |
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| Boats/trailers |
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| Sports or exercise equipment/bicycles/toys/games |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings (ladders, stools, etc.) |
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| Other |
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| PORCH/PATIO/DECK | |||
| Tables | 
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| Chairs/lounges |
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| Umbrella |
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| Outdoor cooking equipment |
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| Plants/planters |
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| Miscellaneous furnishings |
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| Other |
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