Online Member Records Transfer To New Ward

How about a online records transfer? I know the ward clerk is busy, so how about for a way for a member to go online and transfer their records to new ward?

I doubt that the Priesthood department would approve. Too likely that some members will abuse the ability to move records. Perhaps because their friend is in that ward, they like the bishop better, or to escape discipline.

It's the membership clerk's job to do it. I've not seen a ward where that's a problem. Maybe the BYU wards, but I'm sure they have a system.

That makes sence. I thought it would be a type where you send a online request to the ward clerk to transfer your records, the ward clerk reviews it, and then approves it.

Welcome to the forum rdcrisco. You are noticing that sometimes clerks can be VERY slow to make these moves happen. The member knows the info and could speed things up if they could do it themselves. There are reasons this takes time. Sometimes clerks are the very last to know of the move, or don't have the new address; If nothing happens to records, and they eventually "get lost." As RussellHltn posted, I think this ability must remain in the hands of leadership. The records of minor children in a difficult custody case might be one example.

This process is easy when members are willing and helpful. As a ward clerk I was once introduced to a new couple, who then handed me their IOS (individual ordinance summaries) printed by their previous ward clerk for all of their family. Easy to transfer, and a great first impression.

rdcrisco wrote:That makes sence. I thought it would be a type where you send a online request to the ward clerk to transfer your records, the ward clerk reviews it, and then approves it.

That seems workable. I have no idea where that would fall in the list of priorities that the developers have.

Of course, if the records haven't been moved, a member could log into the directory of their old ward and send a email to a bishopric member.

RussellHltn wrote:It's the membership clerk's job to do it. I've not seen a ward where that's a problem. Maybe the BYU wards, but I'm sure they have a system.

It is a problem in our ward, but not because the clerk or membership clerk are too busy...

i've had problems with several wards

awesomemormon wrote:i've had problems with several wards

My recommendation is don't wait for a prior ward to send your records.
1. Contact your new bishop (you can enter your new address in the "find a meetinghouse" tool on lds.org and get the bishop's contact information where you now live) or simply go to the church and ask for a member of the bishopric or the clerk.
2. Give them your full name, birthdate, and new contact information (address, phone, etc).
3. Ask him to request your membership record.

davesudweeks wrote:....
My recommendation is don't wait for a prior ward to send your records.
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+1
The problem is that members move without giving the prior clerk the new address.
Since the prior clerk can't send a record without an address, the record sits in the prior ward for sometimes weeks until the new ward does a request.

One thing to keep in mind: Records are not generally transferred unless the move is expected to be for 3 months or more.

(Handbook 1:13.6.4, 3rd paragraph)

Soy pte de quorum y junto con el secretario del barrio hemos tratado de localizar una cedula de un miembro con nombre y fechya de nacimiento y no aparece nada, y logicamente el miembro no se acuerda de su numero de registro,que se puede en ese caso

I moved to the US over 2 years ago and have given my Bishop all my membership and address information twice and my records are still not transferred from Mexico. Now I can't donate to my grand daughter's mission for some reason.

fjortis14 wrote:I moved to the US over 2 years ago and have given my Bishop all my membership and address information twice and my records are still not transferred from Mexico. Now I can't donate to my grand daughter's mission for some reason.

Regarding the membership record transfer/move, bishops are often busy with many things to do and keep track of, so it might be beneficial to give the info to the ward clerk or ward membership clerk of your _new_ ward. With a correctly MRN and a current local address, a membership clerk can sign in to LCR and move the membership records in about one minute. Regarding donations, the ward clerk or ward finance clerk should be able to help with that after your membership records have been moved.

My family lives in Miami Gardens we’re no longer attending our boundary ward because my son and not feeling the Holy Spirit, we would like our records transferred to another ward. The Hollywood ward thanks you please call me for any information [phone number removed]

nivianephelps wrote: Sun Jun 25, 2023 12:43 pm My family lives in Miami Gardens we’re no longer attending our boundary ward because my son and not feeling the Holy Spirit, we would like our records transferred to another ward. The Hollywood ward thanks you please call me for any information [phone number removed]

Nobody here can move your records. You'll need to talk with at least one of the bishops involved to see if they are willing to make an exception to the general rule that members' records should be in the ward where they live.

The bishop knows about my request. As of right now myself and the bishop are not in the same page. I need a resolution. Thank you

Then, please speak with your stake president. This is a user-to-user discussion forum. There is nobody here who can do anything about your request to have your records moved to a different ward.

Just so you're aware, General Handbook 33.6

Membership records should be kept in the ward where the member lives. Exceptions, which should be rare, require the consent of the bishops and stake presidents involved. To request an exception, the stake president uses LCR to submit the request to the Office of the First Presidency.