Extraordinary Value Inventory Form – Mover Docx

FMCSA Compliance & Liability Control

Household Goods Extraordinary Value Inventory

This required federal document controls your liability for high-value items (over $100/lb) like jewelry, art, and coins. By using this form, you enforce the legal limit on claims for undeclared, high-value goods.

Federal Compliance

Meets all FMCSA requirements for declaring high-value items on interstate moves.

Limit Liability

Enforces the $100 per pound liability limit for items of extraordinary value that are not declared by the shipper.

Clear Declaration

Provides a simple, formal inventory for the customer to list items like jewelry, coins, and collections.

Control Liability for High-Value Goods

See how movers use this inventory form to protect their exposure.

“Essential for federal compliance. This form is clear and ensures all high-value items are declared correctly, protecting our liability. We use it on every interstate job.”

Alex K.

Compliance Officer, ProMove Logistics

“Our operations manager insisted on this specific form. It explicitly details the $100 per pound limitation if the client fails to declare their high-value goods. A lifesaver when dealing with unexpected claims.”

Sarah J.

Lead Coordinator, Capital Moving Group

“Simple, FMCSA-compliant, and it clearly outlines the shipper’s responsibility. It’s cut down on frivolous claims for jewelry and collectibles. The best $29 spent.”

Marcus W.

Owner, West Coast Moves

“If they don’t list it, we don’t pay more than the $100/lb limit. This form is the evidence we need to win those claims. It’s perfectly worded for liability protection.”

David M.

Logistics Manager, Golden Gate Relo

“The explicit warning to the customer is what makes this form so valuable. We have them initial the section about the $100 per pound limitation, and it prevents arguments later.”

Emily F.

Field Supervisor, Star Line Movers

“This is a legally sound document. Our insurance carrier praised us for making it a mandatory part of our intake process. It is a necessary defense.”

Frank G.

Safety Director, National Van Services

“We digitized this form and integrate it with our e-sign process. It ensures every customer acknowledges the high-value rule, which removes all doubt on the job site.”

Grace H.

Tech Lead, Digital Relocations

“A customer tried to claim for a lost gold bracelet. Since it wasn’t on the Extraordinary Value Inventory, our liability was limited. This form paid for itself immediately.”

Ian J.

Claims Adjuster, Northstar Moving

“This document clearly transfers the responsibility to the shipper to notify us of high-value items. It’s the cleanest way to manage this federal requirement.”

Jessica K.

Owner, Horizon Moving Co.

“Crucial document for mitigating risk. It’s essential whether the customer chooses $0.60 per pound or Full Value Protection. It’s the final word on non-declared high-value goods.”

Kyle T.

Cross-State Haulers

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Extraordinary Value Inventory – FAQ

Common questions about declaring high-value items and liability limits.

It is a federal document required for interstate moves. It lists any items valued over $100 per pound (such as art, jewelry, coins, and collections). By signing, the shipper declares these items so the mover is aware, or they accept the limited liability of $0.60 per pound per article.

Federal regulations limit a mover’s liability for items of extraordinary value to $100 per pound unless the shipper lists them on this inventory. The form is a legal tool to enforce this liability limit and protect the mover.

Items valued over $100 per pound, including jewelry, watches, money, gold, silver, precious stones, collections (coin, stamp, gun), furs, rare art, and documents. The form explicitly lists common examples.

The form should be presented and signed by the customer *before* the move begins, ideally as part of the initial paperwork, to ensure all high-value items are declared before they are loaded onto the truck.

Yes. Even if a customer selects Full Value Protection, a mover’s liability for extraordinary value items is limited to $100 per pound *unless* those items are listed on this inventory. It is an essential step regardless of the valuation plan chosen.