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Home Delivery Security Checklist

Use this practical checklist to spot weak points in your home delivery setup and improve package security before theft happens.

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How to Use This Checklist

Go section by section and review each item that already applies to your home. Any unchecked item can become part of your next improvement step.

Front Entry Visibility Checklist

☐ My front door and porch area are clearly visible during the day.

☐ My entry area is well lit at night.

☐ My walkway and approach to the porch are easy to see.

☐ Large decorations, furniture, or plants do not block the delivery area.

☐ My house numbers are easy for delivery drivers to find.

Package Delivery Setup Checklist

☐ I track packages so I know when deliveries are expected.

☐ I bring packages inside as soon as possible after delivery.

☐ I use delivery instructions when available.

☐ I have a safer alternate drop-off location in mind if needed.

☐ Delivery drivers can clearly identify where I want packages left.

☐ I have a plan for deliveries when no one is home.

Are Packages Still Being Left in the Wrong Place?

Sometimes the problem is not choosing a safer delivery location—it is getting drivers to use it consistently. If packages are regularly left at an exposed front door, garage entrance, gate, or other location you want drivers to avoid, a clear physical instruction can reinforce the delivery notes you have already provided.

The Do Not Leave Packages Here Decal — Use Designated Delivery Area is designed to identify the location where packages should not be left and direct drivers toward your preferred delivery area instead.

This type of decal works best when the correct delivery location is also easy to recognize. Keep your carrier instructions current and make the preferred drop-off area as straightforward as possible.

For help choosing and communicating a safer delivery location, see our Secure Package Delivery Guide.

Deterrent Checklist

☐ I use a security camera or video doorbell near the front entry.

☐ My camera view clearly covers the main delivery area.

☐ Motion lighting helps improve visibility around the porch or driveway.

☐ My home looks occupied and monitored during common delivery hours.

☐ I use visible security signs where appropriate.

If visible deterrence is one of your weak points, see our guides to Security Cameras for Porch Protection and Security Signs to Deter Porch Pirates.

Package Protection Checklist

☐ I avoid leaving packages in plain view for long periods.

☐ I consider using a package lock box or similar secure solution.

☐ I choose signature confirmation for higher-value deliveries when appropriate.

☐ I know which deliveries should be redirected to a safer location.

☐ I review my delivery habits during holidays or peak shipping periods.

If packages regularly sit unattended outside, learn more about Package Lock Boxes for Deliveries.

Response Readiness Checklist

☐ I know how to check delivery confirmation details and photos.

☐ I know how to review security footage if a package goes missing.

☐ I can quickly contact the seller or delivery carrier if needed.

☐ I document suspicious activity or missing packages right away.

☐ I know which parts of my setup need improvement first.

What to Improve First

If many boxes are still unchecked, start with the biggest practical wins first: improve visibility, reduce how long packages sit outside, and make your delivery area less exposed.

Then build on that with better camera coverage, stronger lighting, clearer delivery instructions, and a more secure delivery routine.