Identify each access item
Record the number and type of keys, fobs, garage remotes or lockbox instructions provided. Use an internal code rather than writing the full address on a loose key tag.
HOME ACCESS FORM
Pet Sitter Key Release Form
Document key custody, alarm access, return instructions and authorization for a pet sitter entering a client’s home.
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Agree on storage and use
Explain who may hold or use access items, how they are secured and whether they may be retained for future bookings. Keep alarm details separate and protected.
Close the handoff clearly
Document whether keys are returned in person, placed in a lockbox or retained with permission. Record the return date and acknowledgement.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Practical answers.
Should the client address be written on the key?
Avoid labeling a key with information that directly identifies the property if it is lost.
Can a sitter keep keys between bookings?
Only with clear client authorization and an appropriate secure storage practice.
Does this form replace an access log?
No. Use the release for custody terms and a log for individual handoffs or changes.
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The paid pack contains eight documents: client and pet intake, price sheet, care instructions, visit report, emergency card, welcome guide, home access log and policies. The 50 resource pages are free guides; they are not 50 downloadable templates.