Broad Document Types

  1. Bills

    • Utility bills (electricity, water, gas)
    • Internet or phone bills
    • Subscription renewals

  2. Receipts

    • Purchase receipts (groceries, electronics, clothing)
    • Online order confirmations
    • Payment confirmations (e.g., from a creditor or bank)

  3. Financial

    • Bank statements
    • Investment reports
    • Loan agreements

  4. Insurance

    • Policies (health, car, home, life)
    • Claim documents

  5. Medical

    • Doctor's notes
    • Test results
    • Prescription records

  6. Personal Identification

    • Passports
    • Birth certificates
    • Driver's licenses

  7. Tax

    • Tax returns
    • W2/1099 forms (or equivalents in your country)
    • Receipts for deductible expenses

  8. Correspondence

    • Letters
    • Notices
    • Invitations

  9. Education

    • Certificates
    • Transcripts
    • School correspondence

  10. Legal Documents

    • Contracts
    • Lease agreements
    • Wills or testaments

  11. Household

    • Home maintenance records
    • General home-related documents (excluding manuals and warranties)

  12. Travel

    • Flight itineraries
    • Hotel reservations
    • Visa documents

  13. Work

    • Pay stubs
    • Employment contracts
    • Performance reviews

  14. Tickets

    • Concert and event tickets
    • Sporting event confirmations
    • Theater/museum entry passes

  15. Vehicles

    • Vehicle titles and registration
    • Maintenance and service records
    • Insurance ID cards (for the vehicle)

  16. Manuals & Warranties

    • Product manuals and guides
    • Warranty cards and extended warranty details