Not all changes require a report. Learn how to handle inconsistencies and other issues created by other contributors.

Sources are historical materials that provide evidence that your family history is accurate. When you add sources, they can help users work together, add richness to Family Tree, help users evaluate conflicting information, and acknowledge work done by others.

The ordinance dates in Family Tree are from official sources. The date could be different from what your personal database shows.

Our genealogy industry allies can help with family history and genealogy research. Members of the Church can sign up for free accounts on Ancestry, MyHeritage, Findmypast, American Ancestors, Geneanet, Filae, and Storied.

In order to protect privacy, Family Tree limits who can see information about living people.

Editable fields can vary based on the location and language of the user, and any restrictions associated with the collection.    

Children between the ages of 8 and 12 can create a free FamilySearch account with parental permission.

Learn how to delete a GEDCOM file that you uploaded to the Pedigree Resource File.

Learn about the different features available on the home page once you sign in to FamilySearch.

Upload photos, stories, documents, and audio files about living relatives that you added to Family Tree.