You will need answers to these questions when you're requesting quotes for home insurance.

The easiest thing to do is to fill it out online and then print it out so you can bring it with you when you meet an agent or look for quotes online.

If you don't know the answer to a question, or want to know why an insurance company is asking for this information, click on "Help" next to the question. If you still don't know the answer, just leave the question blank and you can always ask an agent about it.

I. Address Information
Your Street
City, State, Zip
II. Safety, Discount and Special Hazards Information
1. How far do you live from a fire hydrant? Help Don't Know 100-500 ft 500-1,000 ft 1,000-1,500 ft 1,500-2,000 ft 2,000+ ft
2. How far away is the closest fire department? Help Don't Know 0-2 miles 2-5 miles 5+ miles
3. Do you have a fire alarm? Help Yes No If so, what kind: Don't Know Local Fire department Central station
4. Does anyone living in the house/apartment smoke? Help Yes No
5. Does your house or building have a sprinkler system? Help Yes
6. Do you have a burglar alarm? Help Yes No If so, what kind: Don't Know Local Police station Central station
7. Do you live in a gated or otherwise secure community or building? Help Yes No
8. Do you have a dog? Help Yes No If so, what kind:
9. How old are you? Help If you're older than 55, are you retired? Yes No
10. Do you live within a mile of the shore? Help Yes No