Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche

Introduction to FHCs  Ordering Microfilm or Microfiche

Microfilm Distribution Services Discontinued
On September 1, 2017, FamilySearch will discontinue its microfilm distribution services. (The last day to order microfilm will be on August 31, 2017.) The change is the result of significant progress in FamilySearch’s microfilm digitization efforts and the obsolescence of microfilm technology. Digital imaging has made it easier to find ancestors through the internet, mobile, and other technologies. Here are some commonly asked questions about the replacement of microfilm with digital access.

Microfilm distribution services discontinue on September 1, 2017. The last day for ordering microfilm will be August 31, 2017.


 * For more details, visit the Digital Records Access Replacing Microfilm FAQ.

View Digital Images on FamilySearch.org
For more information on how to view digital images on FamilySearch.org