Free checklist and Excel list
PCS inventory checklist
On a military move the movers write their own inventory, but it won’t say what your things are worth. This checklist walks you through your own: what to list before pack-out, what to check on pack-out and delivery day, and the deadlines for a claim. Tick it off as you go, or print it. No sign-up.
Ticks stay on this phone or computer, so you can come back to it.
What often goes on the high-value list
- TVs, computers, game consoles and cameras
- Jewelry and watches
- Art, antiques and collectibles
- Firearms and gun safes
- Musical instruments
- China, crystal and silver
- Power tools, bikes and sports gear
- Designer furniture and rugs
The Excel list has a row for each, with make, model, serial number and value, and a sheet for your pro-gear.
Before pack-out
0/7On pack-out day
0/6On delivery day
0/4After delivery
0/4Free from BoxTrack: box-track.com/free/pcs-inventory-checklist
Questions
What goes on a PCS high-value inventory?
Anything worth a lot or easy to lose: electronics, jewelry and watches, art, antiques and collectibles, firearms, musical instruments, and china, crystal and silver. List each with its make, model and serial number, and give the list to the movers in writing before they pack.
How long do I have to file a PCS claim?
Give written notice of loss or damage within 180 days of delivery. Then file the claim within 12 months of delivery if the shipment was picked up on or after May 15, 2026, or within 9 months if it was picked up before then. Your transportation office or claims office can confirm the dates for your move.
Do I need my own inventory if the movers make one?
Yes. The movers’ inventory is the official record, but it won’t say what your things are worth, and a line like “carton, misc.” doesn’t say what was inside. Your own list, with photos, serial numbers and values, is what backs up a claim.
What is pro-gear?
Books, papers and equipment you need for your job, or your spouse needs for theirs. Kept apart and declared, it’s marked M-PRO or S-PRO and weighed apart from your household goods. Your orders and your transportation office say how much you can take.