Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche from a Family History Center

How to order films to a Family History Centre.

Depending on where you are located in the world, there are presently two procedures for ordering a microfilm into a Family History Centre for use. One method is an on-line procedure, whilst the other is an older, paper process requiring a visit to a Centre. Over time the on-line process will be offered globally.

Both methods require you to have-to-hand, the film number of the microfilm/fiche you desire to use in a centre. Use the on-line Family History Library Catalogue to select the correct number.

On-line film ordering In countries where on-line film ordering has been introduced, you can use any computer with an internet connection to place a film order.

If you live in the British Isles, Australia and New Zealand you should use the following website: If you live living in France, Portugal and Germany then use:

Please follow the on-screen instructions to create an account, nominate your "favourite" Family History Centre and commence placing orders. The periods of loan available, along with the corresponding loan fees are shown on the websites. Payment is made using credit/debit cards, or in some instances via a direct debit.

Staff at your favourite Family History Centre will contact you when your film has arrived and available for your use.

Older film ordering process

Having identified the microfilm or microfiche you would like to see and noted the assigned call number, you can request that a copy be loaned to a Family History Center. A nominal fee is charged for the loan. The center staff will place the order. When the film arrives, you can go to the center and view it. Ask the staff at the center for current fees and ordering procedures. There are three ways to find the nearest family history center:


 * Go to the main www.familysearch.org web site. At the library tab click on family history centers and type in your locality in the field labeled "Find a Family History Center Near Your Home".
 * If you live in North America, call 1-866-406-1830.
 * Look in the telephone book for "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints". Call and ask for the location of the family history center.

Each family history center is staffed by volunteers who can show you how to search for records of your family.

Each center has unique hours of operation, so be sure to telephone your local center for their scheduled hours before you visit.