How do I create a Church account using churchofjesuschrist.org?

Article Id: 965
July 05, 2023

To access and use websites of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, create a Church Account.

  • You must be at least 13 years old.
  • Children between the ages of 8 and 12 can register with parental permission. Only a parent or legal guardian can authorize a child to register for FamilySearch.
  • You can use your Church Account to access the FamilySearch.org website. On the sign-in page, click the Church's Christus logo.
  • You can create a separate FamilySearch.org account with a different ID and password. Use the account only to sign in to FamilySearch.org.

The instructions explain how to create a Church Account from the Church's website.

Steps

  1. Go to the Church's website.
  2. In the top-right, click Sign In.
  3. Click Sign Up.
  4. In the Location box, click the down arrow. Then click the country of your citizenship.
  5. Click Next.
  6. Create a username and password, then click Next.
    • Public Account: Click the check box beside "I am not a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Enter your birthdate.
    • Accounts for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Enter your Membership Record Number (MRN) and birth date. If you do not know your MRN, click the corresponding checkbox. You can continue the registration. You can add your CRN later in order to have more access to Church resources and tools.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Enter contact information, including at least one recovery and communication option. Click the checkbox about Terms of use.
  9. Click Next
  10. To complete your registration, the system sends an email or text message with a verification code.

Here are the ways to verify parental or guardian consent:

  • Church Record Number: The parent or guardian enters his or her Church record number and clicks Register.
  • Email: The parent (or guardian) enters the email address associated with his or her Church record number and clicks Register. (If the email address of the child was used in the initial registration process, open that email account to find the authorization email.)
    • The system sends the parent or guardian an email.
    • Locate the email from FamilySearch, and open it.
    • Click Authorize.
    • The message "Your Consent Has Been Recorded," appears.
  • Mobile Phone: The parent (or guardian) enters the phone number associated with his or her Church record number, selects the country, and clicks Register.
    • The parent or guardian receives an SMS text message.
    • Enter the verification code and follow the instructions.

You can now review the contact information and notification preferences in FamilySearch settings for accuracy. 

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