My Household Inventory

Instructions: Use this digital form to make a record of your belongings in up to 10 rooms. To begin, you’ll need to create a copy of the “My Home Inventory” files on your hard drive, laptop or PC. To do this, use your software’s “Save As” command and give the file a name (for example “My Household Inventory”). If your home has more than 10 rooms, save a second copy of the file as “My Household Inventory 2”.  Then, start entering your own information by clicking on a shaded area and typing. You can type right over any shaded text that’s already there. 

This form allows you to change or update any information that you enter. You can also use the Tab key to move quickly from one item or column to the next. 

After you’ve completed your inventory, be sure to save it before closing the file and print a copy to keep at a secure, offsite location. You may wish to burn a copy to a flash drive. Keep it with you in your purse, on your keychain, in your car glove box or some other location other than your house.

This program and CD are courtesy of the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division in cooperation with University of Nevada Cooperative Extension. The content is adapted from the “Legally Secure Your Financial Future: Organize, Communicate, Prepare” program and the original document written by Joyce E. Jones, Ph.D., formerly Kansas State University professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist.

                                                                                                                       
Household Inventory Locations

In this section, list information about where you keep backup copies of your household inventory documents and supporting information such as videos or CDs.  
Home computer user name: Enter your information by typing over the shaded text.
Home computer password:      
Electronic file name: Enter the name of this document.
Offsite hard copy location: Identify the location of a second copy of your household inventory.
Video or CD location: Identify the location of videotape(s) or other electronic copies of your household inventory.

Household Inventory Checklist
The following checklist may help you make a complete inventory of each room.
Instructions: Click on the box next to an item to mark it with an X. You can add additional items on the next page.

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For Every Room:
 Furniture
 Floor coverings
 Window treatments
 Accessories and lighting fixtures
Living Room:
 Fireplace equipment 
 Accessories and fine arts 
 Entertainment equipment
Kitchen and Utility:
 Major appliances
 Large equipment
 Portable electric equipment
 Food preparation equipment
 Baking equipment
 Top-of-stove equipment
 Cleaning equipment
 Laundry equipment
 Flatware and glassware
 Supplies
Family Room, Den, or Office:
 Computer 
 Entertainment equipment
 Bar and bar accessories
 Desk equipment and accessories
 Recreational equipment
Dining Room:
 Tableware
 Linens
 Dishes and glasses
 Silverware
Hallway and Linen Closet
 Linens
 Extra pillows and quilts
Each Bedroom:
 Linens
 Personal electric appliances
 Jewelry
 Electronic and computer equipment

Each Bathroom:
 Linens and supplies
 Personal electric appliances
Clothing for All Family Members

Other Special Items:
 Books
 Works of art
 Phonograph records, tapes, CDs
 Jewelry
 Antiques
 Collections
 Photographic equipment

Garage, Cellar, Workroom, Auxiliary Buildings

Miscellaneous:
 Baby/children’s equipment/furniture
 Health care equipment
 Exercise equipment
 Luggage
 Office equipment
 Recreational, hobby, leisure equipment
 Sewing equipment and supplies
 Outdoor/patio equipment/furniture
 Lawn/garden equipment
 Workshop equipment
 Heating/cooling equipment
 Musical instruments
 Play equipment
 Guns, hunting and fishing equipment
 Water treatment equipment
 Camping and boating equipment

Anything Else:

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Household Inventory

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Item*	Date Purchased	Purchase Price	Current Cash Value	Repair/Alteration 
and Cost	
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