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Reservation Policy Clarifications
March 4, 2025
Temple ordinance reservation time limit
Temple reservations expire in either 2 years or 120 days, depending on the type of reservation.
How do I find temple ordinance notifications?
For temple notifications, click the notifications icon at the top of most FamilySearch webpages.
How do I request or reserve temple ordinances in Family Tree?
You can reserve temple ordinances in Family Tree.
What do the different ordinance statuses mean?
Learn what terms like "in progress," "not needed," "not ready," "born in the covenant (BIC)," "waiting," "completed," and "reserved" mean for temple ordinances.
Requesting that ordinances not be performed
FamilySearch has no provision to prevent completion of temple ordinances.
Resolving Complex Data Problems for Temple Ordinances
We say that an ordinance is almost ready for the temple when one of the following situations is true
How do I request proxy temple ordinances for a friend?
Submit signed, written permission from a close living relative to request temple ordinances for nonrelated individuals and friends.
I found proxy ordinances that were done for a living person
If you find proxy temple ordinances that were completed while the person is living, contact FamilySearch Support.
Can I do a person's temple work before the 30-day waiting period is over?
The 30-day waiting period for temple ordinances applies to all recently deceased people.
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