> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.safeclose.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What are chattel documents in Safeclose?

> Learn how Safeclose uses chattel documents to organize movable collateral, related rights, and optional loan details tied to your account.

Safeclose is built around a concept called **chattel** — the legal term for movable property and related rights (think vehicles, equipment, financial instruments, or intellectual property rather than land or fixed structures). When you add a document in Safeclose, you classify it under one of these chattel categories so you and your organization can track, sign, and audit it consistently.

Every chattel document you create belongs to your user account and is visible only to you unless it is included in a signing package shared by your organization.

## What a document contains

Each chattel document has four main fields:

| Field            | Description                                                             |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Title**        | A short, descriptive name for the document (up to 200 characters).      |
| **Description**  | Optional free-text context about the document (up to 2,000 characters). |
| **Chattel type** | The category of movable property or right this document covers.         |
| **Loan**         | Optional financing details attached to the document (see below).        |

### Loan details

If a document has associated financing, you can attach a loan record with the following fields:

| Field                | Description                                                                        |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Provider name**    | The name of the lender or financing institution.                                   |
| **Original amount**  | The full principal of the loan at origination.                                     |
| **Remaining amount** | The current outstanding balance.                                                   |
| **Currency**         | Three-letter currency code (defaults to USD).                                      |
| **Maturity date**    | Optional date when the loan is scheduled to be paid off.                           |
| **Status**           | Either **Current** (payments are up to date) or **Behind** (payments are overdue). |

<Note>
  A loan status of **Behind** unlocks additional outreach and compliance features within Safeclose. Contact your organization administrator for details.
</Note>

## Chattel types

When you create a document, you choose one of the following chattel types to classify it. Safeclose supports the full range of movable collateral and intangible rights recognized in UCC-style filings and related legal frameworks.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Physical property">
    | Type                         | Description                                                                         |
    | ---------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
    | Titled & registered vehicles | Motor vehicles, titled watercraft, aircraft, RVs — any road or serial-numbered unit |
    | Mobile home                  | Manufactured home not affixed to land                                               |
    | Boat / watercraft            | Motorboats, jet skis, canoes                                                        |
    | Aircraft                     | Planes, helicopters, personal drones                                                |
    | Caravans & trailers          | Towable units                                                                       |
    | Bicycles & scooters          | Pedal and electric micromobility                                                    |
    | Machinery                    | Farm or industrial equipment (movable)                                              |
    | Livestock                    | Farm animals                                                                        |
    | Pets & domestic animals      | Household animals                                                                   |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Household & personal items">
    | Type                | Description                          |
    | ------------------- | ------------------------------------ |
    | Furniture           | Movable home furnishings             |
    | Appliances          | Freestanding appliances              |
    | Electronics         | Computers, TVs, phones, audio        |
    | Clothing            | Apparel and accessories              |
    | Jewelry             | Wearable valuables                   |
    | Artwork             | Paintings, sculpture, portable decor |
    | Books & media       | Books, games, physical media         |
    | Kitchenware         | Dishes, cookware, small items        |
    | Bedding & linens    | Sheets, towels, curtains on rods     |
    | Household decor     | Lamps, rugs, freestanding mirrors    |
    | Portable hot tub    | Spa not built in                     |
    | Musical instruments | Portable instruments                 |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Outdoor, recreation & storage">
    | Type                 | Description                     |
    | -------------------- | ------------------------------- |
    | Lawn & garden        | Mowers, trimmers, patio items   |
    | Sports equipment     | Bikes, clubs, exercise gear     |
    | Garden sheds         | Portable storage structures     |
    | Cameras & photo gear | Lenses, tripods, lighting       |
    | Tools                | Hand and power tools            |
    | Office equipment     | Movable desks, printers, filing |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Financial instruments & rights">
    | Type               | Description                       |
    | ------------------ | --------------------------------- |
    | Leasehold estate   | Temporary use of land or building |
    | Money & cash       | Physical currency                 |
    | Stocks & bonds     | Certificates and shares           |
    | Bank accounts      | Deposit account rights            |
    | Promissory notes   | Written repayment promises        |
    | Contracts & leases | Agreement rights                  |
    | Insurance policies | Contractual coverage              |
    | Cryptocurrency     | Digital assets                    |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Intellectual property">
    | Type       | Description          |
    | ---------- | -------------------- |
    | Patents    | Invention rights     |
    | Trademarks | Brand identifiers    |
    | Copyrights | Creative work rights |
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Specialty & collectibles">
    | Type         | Description                    |
    | ------------ | ------------------------------ |
    | Collectibles | Coins, cards, movable antiques |
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

<Tip>
  Not sure which type to choose? Pick the category that best matches the primary nature of the asset. For example, a boat with a motor that is also used for fishing fits under **Boat / watercraft** rather than **Sports equipment**.
</Tip>

## Document ownership and privacy

Documents are scoped to your user account. Other members of your organization cannot browse your document list — they can only see documents when you or a manager includes them in a signing package that is sent to them.

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  <Card title="Managing your documents" icon="file-text" href="/guides/managing-documents">
    Learn how to create, edit, and organize your chattel documents in Safeclose.
  </Card>
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