This Not That: What to Store in Your Safe Deposit Box (2024)

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This Not That

Just because safe deposit boxes¹ have been around for over 150 years doesn’t mean they are relics of the past. As you plan for your future and check off new life milestones, you will begin to collect valuables and documents that you simply cannot afford to lose. There is no question that safe deposit boxes and bank vaults are safer and more secure than a file cabinet or dresser drawer at home. Allow yourself some peace of mind and let us do the protecting for you.

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Documents:
The documents listed below are typically not necessary for routine business, and are only needed on rare occasions or milestones. They are also a hassle to replace, making them perfect candidates to store in your safe deposit box.

Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Trust Document
Marriage License
Power of Attorney Documents
Passport
Life Insurance Policies
Mortgage Deed
Automobile Titles
Copy of a Will
School Transcripts and Diplomas
Stock Certificates
Savings Bonds

Valuables:
The valuables listed below can be sentimental in nature and priceless in value. They can also be the priciest items you own. These items are best kept in your safe deposit box until a special occasion arises.

Jewelry
Artwork
Pictures
Family Heirlooms
Gold bars/Bullions/Coins
Priceless Antiques

In Case of an Emergency:
The documents and items below are better kept in a safe location inside your residence than in a safe deposit box in case of an emergency.

Letters of Instruction or Other End-of-Life Documents
Medical Directives
Cash
Spare Keys
COVID-19 Vaccination Card

Illegal Substances or Uninsured Valuables:
You must comply with state and federal laws when it comes to storing items in a safe deposit box. You’ll also want to leave out any items that are uninsured or perishable in nature.

Firearms or Explosives
Drugs
Hazardous Materials
Items Banned in Your State
Uninsured Valuables
Perishable Goods

Opening a safe deposit box is straightforward and simple. Open an accountat any of our locationsand get started with your safe deposit box today!