One-page printable · Quick reference
Household contents checklist for insurance
Everything on this page fits on a single sheet: the details insurers commonly ask for, room by room, in one pass. Tick the boxes as you document your belongings — with the room-by-room inventory sheets or the online list tool.
Record for every item
Baseline fields most claim forms ask for.
- Item name and short description
- Room where the item is kept
- Brand, model, and serial number (electronics and appliances)
- Approximate value — receipt, price tag, or a fair estimate
- Purchase date or a rough year
Photograph
Photos are the most commonly requested evidence.
- Wide shot of the room, then individual high-value items
- Serial number plates and labels (close-up)
- Damage or defects that already exist (baseline record)
- Open drawers, cabinets, and storage boxes once — contents count
Keep with the list
Paper trail that supports the values you wrote down.
- Receipts, invoices, or order-confirmation emails
- Appraisals for jewelry, art, and collectibles
- Owner's manuals or model references for major appliances
- A copy of the finished list somewhere safe, away from home
Quick rules of thumb
- Serial numbers matter most for electronics, appliances, and bikes.
- Jewelry, art, and collectibles often need separate appraisals — ask your insurer what they require on file.
- Update the list yearly and after big purchases.
- Store a copy outside your home (cloud drive, safe deposit box, or with family).
Rooms to walk through: living room · kitchen · dining room · primary bedroom · bedroom(s) · bathroom · home office · nursery · laundry · garage · basement · attic · Date completed: ______________ · By: ____________________
Documentation aid only — not insurance advice. Requirements vary by policy and insurer; your insurance company decides what documentation a claim requires.