How to keep documents at home?

In folders

The optimal solution would be to purchase a product on rings, which can accommodate an impressive number of files with papers (photo). Most of these folders are in A4 format, which is the best fit for storing certificates, certificates, contracts, real estate documents, etc. If you wish, you should get a few thin stationery designed for each area of ​​activity. Sticking notes with the words "work", "family", "housing", "bank" on the folders, you can greatly facilitate the task of finding the required paper. It will also be useful to attach a complete list of documents with an indication of the pages of their location in the first file. It is recommended to stick receipts and receipts on sheets of A 4 format before placing them in a folder. In this case, only the upper left corner should be fixed in order to avoid damage to documents.

A worthy alternative to a bulky folder is a special briefcase with many compartments, which can be purchased at any stationery store. Such devices are presented in a wide variety of designs, ranging from strict classical ones to graceful feminine ones. Choosing an option to your liking will not be difficult. The only drawback of the portfolio folder lies in the impossibility of turning pages and free viewing of documents. Therefore, to ensure his own convenience, the owner of the "securities vault" will have to take care of the appropriate inscriptions and notes. A vivid example of placing documents inside a portfolio folder is presented in the video material:

In photo albums

Surprisingly enough, such accessories with magnetic sheets can perform other functions besides storing memorable pictures. For example, you can place payment receipts in them without the need to use glue to secure them. In addition, each sheet has a place for inscriptions and notes, which is also very convenient.

In envelopes

Paper "pockets" are ideal for storing old receipts, checks and other papers that are time to send to the archive. Such documents are very rarely useful, but many still do not risk throwing them away. Having put the appropriate mark on the envelope, you can safely place it in the far corner of a drawer or shelf.

In boxes

Almost everything can be stored in them, and documents are by no means an exception. However, randomly storing papers inside a cardboard container will lead to problems associated with their subsequent retrieval. Therefore, before placing documents in the box, it will be useful to distribute them into separate folders or multiformes, depending on the purpose. As for passports, diplomas and other non-standard hardcover papers, it is better to have a separate thick envelope for them. By the way, today there are very convenient accessories made in the form of a filing cabinet with dividers (photo). Some of them can be locked with a key and used as a safe.

Tips and Tricks

  • Keep documents away from water and sun rays.
  • It will not be superfluous to have a folder with photocopies of all important papers, and then hand it over to relatives living separately or place it in a safe deposit box. A more modern solution would be to transfer information to a specially purchased flash card. This will help a person to quickly restore originals lost as a result of an emergency (fire, flood, theft, etc.).
  • You should not keep an outpatient card at home, because this is a violation of the legislation of the Russian Federation. As a legal document, it should be kept in the registry and not in the hands of the patient.
  • Because paper receipts tend to fade, photocopies are recommended for large purchases.
  • It is worth starting sorting papers right from the mailbox. No need to stockpile useless flyers, free classified newspapers, and business cards at home - it's better to send them straight into the bucket. In the absence of free time, useful papers should be put on top of a box or folder with documents, promising to set aside a couple of minutes during the day to sort them. Having received an invitation to an event or a notice of a parcel by mail, it is recommended to make an appropriate reminder note in the diary.
  • To streamline the documents, it is necessary to revise them at least once a year. At the same time, each paper should be evaluated only once, either by leaving it for storage or immediately throwing it away.

Thus, the answer to the question of how to store documents at home depends on the tastes and preferences of the person. While some people limit themselves to ordinary cardboard boxes, others buy expensive safes or even equip cunning hiding places in the apartment. One way or another, important papers should be in an accessible and convenient place for the owner. Do not forget about maintaining order in the documents as well. Rational distribution of securities depending on their purpose and regular audits will avoid problems associated with a protracted search for the necessary information.

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