Household Inventory Form
I. General Information
Date of Inventory:
Inventory Taker's Name:
Homeowner's Name:
Street Address:
City
State/Province
Postal/Zip Code
Phone Number
Email:
Insurance Company:
Policy Number:
Policy Effective Date:
Policy Expiration Date:
II. Room-by-Room Inventory
Living Room Inventory:
Item Description | Manufacturer/Brand | Model Number/ Serial Number | Purchase Date | Purchase Price | Estimated Current Value | Photo/Video Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kitchen Inventory:
Item Description | Manufacturer/Brand | Model Number/ Serial Number | Purchase Date | Purchase Price | Estimated Current Value | Photo/Video Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bathroom Inventory:
Item Description | Manufacturer/Brand | Model Number/ Serial Number | Purchase Date | Purchase Price | Estimated Current Value | Photo/Video Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bedroom Inventory:
Item Description | Manufacturer/Brand | Model Number/ Serial Number | Purchase Date | Purchase Price | Estimated Current Value | Photo/Video Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Other Rooms' Inventory:
Room Name/Location | Item Description | Manufacturer/Brand | Model Number/ Serial Number | Purchase Date | Purchase Price | Estimated Current Value | Photo/Video Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
III. Specific Item Inventory
Electronics:
Item | Manufacturer | Model/Serial Number | Purchase Date | Purchase Price | Estimated Current Value | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jewelry/Artwork/Collectibles:
Description | Material/Artist | Appraised Value | Location of Appraisal | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Furniture:
Description | Material | Manufacturer | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Appliances:
Description | Manufacturer | Model/Serial Number | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Clothing/Accessories:
Description | Brand | Estimated Value | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tools/Equipment/Sporting Goods:
Description | Manufacturer/Brand | Model/Serial Number | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Firearms:
Make | Model/Serial Number | Location of Storage | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Musical Instruments:
Make | Model/Serial Number | Photo Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Important Documents:
Document Type | Location | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
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I. General Information:
Purpose:
- This section establishes the context for the entire inventory.
- It's crucial for insurance claims and general record-keeping.
Strengths:
- Covers essential contact and insurance details.
- Provides a clear date for the inventory.
Potential Improvements:
- Consider adding a field for "Inventory Revision Date" to track updates.
- If the house has multiple owners, you may want a field for each owners contact information.
II. Room-by-Room Inventory:
Purpose:
- Provides a detailed record of items within each room.
- Helps to account for all possessions.
Strengths:
- Systematic approach ensures thoroughness.
- Includes essential information for each item (description, manufacturer, value, etc.).
- The inclusion of photo and receipt/appraisal references is very important.
Potential Improvements:
- Adding a "Location within Room" field could be helpful for large rooms.
III. Specific Item Categories (For High-Value or Easily Overlooked Items):
Purpose:
- Captures detailed information about valuable or easily missed items.
- Provides extra documentation for insurance purposes.
Strengths:
- Covers a wide range of important categories.
- Prompts for key details specific to each category.
Potential Improvements:
For "Important Documents," consider a more structured approach, such as:
- Document Type
- Location (Physical/Digital)
- Digital File Name (if applicable)
- Notes (e.g., date of issue, expiration date)
- Consider adding a section for digital assets, such as digital photos, music, and software licenses.
- For clothing/accessories, it may be helpful to add a size field, as well as material.
- For tools/equipment, include power source, such as electric, gas, or battery.