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Step 1
Go from room to room in your house and write a list of all your possessions. Don't forget to go through closets, drawers and cupboards to find anything of value. Include outside storage buildings, tool sheds and garages in your inventory.
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Step 2
Locate any and all receipts for items on your list. Now that you have a list, you need to provide documentation for these items. Warranties, purchase receipts and details of the model for items will be necessary if you ever have a claim.
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Step 3
Write a description of each item stating condition, functionality and other information to specify the item in case it ever needs replacement.
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Step 4
Photograph each item on your list to show ownership and condition. This is especially important in the case of electronics and antiques. Any collectables need proof in the form of photographs to make a claim if loss occurs. Your photos don't have to be professional quality but they have to show the object and its condition.
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Step 5
Record all model numbers and serial numbers of electronic items, firearms and audio/video equipment. This information will help place a value on the item for replacement. Remember that software you have purchased for your computer is also part of the contents of your home. Take a picture of the installation disk and write down the version and serial number of each one.
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Step 6
Store the pictures and detailed list of contents, complete with the descriptions in a safety deposit box so that in case of loss, you can locate it and provide it to the insurance company.
