The papers you'd grab in a fire also make the best prize for an identity thief. Keep copies on your iPhone so you can show them anywhere, and keep those copies sealed.
Pick a place for each paper
| Where | Lock | Syncs to iCloud | Reads your papers for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Files app | Your passcode | Yes, in iCloud Drive | No |
| Notes, locked | Passcode or notes password | Yes, with iCloud notes | No |
| Apple Wallet | Face ID | Some state IDs only | No |
| Vaulteo | Your pattern | Never | Yes, on device |
Scan the papers that matter
Start with this list:
- Passport and its signature page.
- Driver's license, front and back.
- Birth certificate and Social Security card.
- Health, car and home insurance cards.
- Lease or deed, and the latest tax return.
- Vaccination records and prescriptions.
Set it up in Vaulteo
- Draw a pattern to create a vault, and write down your 9 recovery words.
- Tap Scan and shoot each paper. Vaulteo crops and straightens the page.
- AI files each paper and pulls out names, numbers and dates.
- Already have PDFs? Tap Import and pick up to 300 from Files.
Find any paper in seconds
Open Ask:
- "What's my passport number?"
- "When does my car insurance renew?"
- "Show me my vaccination record."
Each answer names its paper. The AI runs on your iPhone, offline.
Plan for losing your phone
Vaulteo keeps no cloud copy. Pick one of these, today:
- Keep the originals together in a fire-safe box at home.
- Share your most important papers to an encrypted USB drive once a year.
- Leave sealed copies with someone you trust.