Submit an Application to the First Presidency

Where do I find the Application to the First Presidency form? We need to request a sealing clearance so a member in our unit can remarry in the temple who was sealed to his previous wife. Handbook 1 (3.6.1) says units can obtain a paper copy of the form from the recording-keeping software (I'm assuming that's MLS). I looked all through MLS and could not find it. The Record-Keeping and Technology Support webpage on LDS.org says the bishop can submit it online by logging on to LDS.org, then Clerk Resources, then Membership tab, then select Application to the First Presidency under the Confidential heading. However, that link is not there for him.

It's in MLS in the confidential reports section (lower left corner of the main screen of MLS).

aebrown wrote:It's in MLS in the confidential reports section (lower left corner of the main screen of MLS).

Ok, thanks. Our bishop actually would prefer to fill the form out and submit it online if possible. Apparently LDS.org says this can be done. Any ideas why the link would not be visible for him there, or anywhere else it might be?

The Access Table says Application to the First Presidency is not yet available.

Is the Application to the First Presidency Form now available on the wed site or is it still a MLS only form?

Applications to the First Presidency are now online-only. From a letter dated June 1, 2015:

Beginning July 1, 2015, priesthood leaders in all areas of the world that have access to a reliable Internet connection are to complete and submit Application to the First Presidency documents electronically. The online tool is to be used for all purposes of the application: sealing clearance, cancellation of temple sealing, reinstatement or readmission requiring First Presidency approval, and restoration of priesthood and temple blessings. ...

I can not find the link or the form, is trere any way someone can send me the link ? thank you. I need to cancel my temple sealing, I am engaged and want to be sealed to my future husband. Thank you.

aschmutz09 wrote:I can not find the link or the form, is trere any way someone can send me the link ? thank you. I need to cancel my temple sealing, I am engaged and want to be sealed to my future husband. Thank you.

You need to visit with your bishop to start this process.

aschmutz09 wrote:I can not find the link or the form, is trere any way someone can send me the link ? thank you. I need to cancel my temple sealing, I am engaged and want to be sealed to my future husband. Thank you.

Only Bishops and Stake Presidents have access to that. You'll have to talk with your Bishop.

sbradshaw wrote:Applications to the First Presidency are now online-only. From a letter dated June 1, 2015:

Beginning July 1, 2015, priesthood leaders in all areas of the world that have access to a reliable Internet connection are to complete and submit Application to the First Presidency documents electronically. The online tool is to be used for all purposes of the application: sealing clearance, cancellation of temple sealing, reinstatement or readmission requiring First Presidency approval, and restoration of priesthood and temple blessings. ...

Is the online form the same regardless if it's a for a sealing clearance or sealing cancellation? My fiancé is seeking to get a sealing clearance, but the electronic version that his bishop sent him read "Sealing Clearance Form" at the top. We are worried and don't want to fill out all of the information if it is not the correct form. Thanks.

Sealing Cancellation: Where is the template for the letter to the former spouse?

In a quick thumb though the Handbook, I don't see where the unit would contact the former spouse. Are you sure that's a requirement and if it is, that it's the unit that does that and not CHQ?

craigcutler wrote:Sealing Cancellation: Where is the template for the letter to the former spouse?

Instructions are online at LCR with the Application to the First Presidency. It is my understanding that the app will now generate the needed letter during the preparation process.

russellhltn wrote:In a quick thumb though the Handbook, I don't see where the unit would contact the former spouse.

It is not in the Handbook. And yes, the bishop or stake president obtains that letter as part of the application process before it is sent to the First Presidency. Complete requirements and instructions are in the Application.

russellhltn wrote:

aschmutz09 wrote:I can not find the link or the form, is trere any way someone can send me the link ? thank you. I need to cancel my temple sealing, I am engaged and want to be sealed to my future husband. Thank you.

Only Bishops and Stake Presidents have access to that. You'll have to talk with your Bishop.

So clerks definitely do not have access? I have looked everywhere I can think and can't find it. Bishop has asked me to put a letter/application together for him for a cancelation. Want to exhaust all resources before reporting back to him that I had no luck.

beantobe wrote:So clerks definitely do not have access? I have looked everywhere I can think and can't find it. Bishop has asked me to put a letter/application together for him for a cancelation. Want to exhaust all resources before reporting back to him that I had no luck.

If you go to "other" in the toolbar in LCR, you should see an "access table". That's probably where I got that information. With the change in permissions for a STS, I no longer have access.

beantobe wrote:So clerks definitely do not have access? I have looked everywhere I can think and can't find it. Bishop has asked me to put a letter/application together for him for a cancelation. Want to exhaust all resources before reporting back to him that I had no luck.

Clerks do not have access. The bishop has to do it.

How do I find out where my sealing paperwork ended up since i moved out of my old stake? Or find out if I received a cancellation of my sealing so that I am able to be sealed to my husband when our year anniversary gets here on June 9, 2019?
My husband's (then boyfriend's) paoerwork was never turned in after sending it to his Bishop. Our current Bishop just sent it to the Stake and my husband met with the Stake Pres. last night, so his should be arriving to Salt Lake any moment.
We are just wondering how to find out if my paoerwork was ever sent to Salt Lake....?
Additionally we are buying a house back in my old Stake, so we will be moving back into [that] Stake this month.

prowcc wrote:How do I find out where my sealing paperwork ended up since i moved out of my old stake?

Your current bishop and stake president will be able to find out for you, and they may need to contact your former stake president to do so. But that would be the best way to find out.

Can I as a member summit a application for a sealing clearance or does it have to come from my Branch President.

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dennishaymore wrote:Can I as a member summit a application for a sealing clearance or does it have to come from my Branch President?

Your branch president begins the process and then will let you know what you need to do.