5 Best Fireproof Document Safes and What to Put Inside

If you’re looking for a small fireproof safe to fit just a few vital documents, this compact option from SentrySafe will do the job. It’s designed to withstand temperatures of up to 1,550°F for half an hour and has a capacity of just 0.18 cubic feet, with a built-in handle that makes it easy to take with you. One satisfied customer shares, “I’ve owned [this] safe for 20+ years…It’s the perfect size to slide under the bed or put on a closet shelf. Reliable and great quality!” More than 19,000 Amazon users give this Sentry fireproof safe a 5-star rating. “EXACTLY what I was searching for,” another reviewer writes. “Something stable but yet light enough to pick up and go if the need be. It can be stored inside a cabinet or closet out of sight.”

• Compact size makes it ideal for apartments, dorms, or smaller homes
• Works well for storing a few important items like passports and cash
• Lightweight and portable for easy transport or travel
• Flat key lock helps keep the lid securely closed during a fire

Amazon Basics isn’t just for paper plates, bath towels, and batteries. You’ll find that label on the site’s most popular safe, too. The largest size, which offers a capacity of 2.13 cubic feet, is a fireproof safe box. It’s certified to endure temperatures of 1,700°F for up to one hour, plus it’s waterproof, so if a fire triggers your automatic sprinkler system, you’re covered there, too. Reviews for this safe praise everything from the sturdiness of the build to how easy it is to use. “Highly recommend if you’re looking for a simple and reliable safe!” says one user. Another comments, “Big enough and heavy enough that it won’t be easily stolen if not bolted down. Sizable enough for all our household documents, receipts, insurance and investment paperwork. Hopefully I never find out if it’s as fireproof as they claim.”

• Great for anyone with a lot of documents and valuables to store
• Works well in larger homes with room for a bigger safe
• Spacious interior keeps everything organized in one secure place
• Includes advanced security features like locking bolts, concealed hinges, a programmable lock, and wall-mount hardware

One of the most durable fireproof waterproof safes you’ll find, this industrial-grade steel option can handle temperatures up to 1,800°F for 90 minutes. It will also stay watertight for a whopping seven days in standing water (as long as the water level stays below the handle). It even comes with mounting equipment and a lifetime warranty for theft, fires, and floods. “This is so well built and solid! You can definitely tell the difference between this safe and many others,” one customer comments. “The door itself is sooo much thicker than a normal safe and the locking mechanism is very user friendly. Looks like I’ll be using this safe to protect all my valuables for years to come!!”

• Great for homeowners looking for a heavy-duty, permanent setup
• Built to handle extreme heat and prolonged water exposure
• Carpeted interior helps protect delicate valuables from damage
• Timeout lock helps deter theft

Measuring 19.3 inches deep x 16.3 inches wide x 17.8 inches tall, this SentrySafe fireproof safe has a 1.23-cubic-foot capacity. It also weighs a whopping 90 pounds, which means that it’ll ultimately be extremely difficult for a potential intruder to take. “I don’t usually write reviews but in this case I wanted others to know what a great product this is,” reads one review. “I am very happy with this purchase and recommend this safe very highly. No negatives to report.” For floods and fires, this safe is verified to remain watertight for 24 hours and withstand temperatures of 1,700°F for up to one hour. It’s even guaranteed to stay locked if it’s dropped from as high as 15 feet!

• Good for anyone wanting a more secure, fixed safe
• Works best in homes with space for a larger unit
• Heavy design and bolt-down option help deter theft
• Reinforced with locking bolts, pry-resistant hinges, steel construction, and bolt-down hardware for added security