There are some documents that you need to keep safe when you’re not using them. These can include old family photos, social security cards, birth certificates, client information, and tax receipts. Here’s some advice on how to make sure they remain in excellent condition while in a storage unit. 

How to Properly Store Your Documents

1. Label Everything

Before shoving important papers into one box, think about your future needs. It’s important to make documents easy to find in your storage unit when you need them.

Use a label maker, black marker, folders, and a few boxes to help you organize the documents. Separate documents accordingly and label each category clearly. For example, in a box of tax papers, keep a clearly labeled folder for each year.

2. Organize Loose Documents

There will likely be some documents you don’t necessarily need but have gotten tangled up in a pile of papers. These can be shredded or thrown away instead of taking up space in your storage unit. Go through your paperwork to decipher what needs to be shredded, uploaded to virtual storage, or filed.

3. Use Sealed Packages

If you have any sensitive, confidential, or other important documents, you should use extra protection to keep them safe during transportation and storage. Envelopes, opaque containers, or tamper-proof packages will keep your information safe.

Keep your personal documents and belongings secure, clean, and dry at Ship Creek Storage in Anchorage, AK. Their units are affordable, with no long-term contracts or fine print. They have on-site surveillance during all hours, and the facility has gate hours from 9 am to 8 pm, making it easy for you to retrieve your items when needed. Call (907) 276-4107 today to speak with a helpful representative or to secure your storage unit. To learn more about available unit sizes, visit their website.