baptism/confirmation record lost

3 postsstarted by scottcharlespugh 2022-11-05 16:45 UTC1,513 viewsoriginal topic

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#1
2022-11-05 16:45 UTC

I am the ward clerk and have run across a couple of instances where a member says that they were baptized and confirmed several years ago, but there either isn't a membership record or it doesn't show that they were baptized. What can be done to find or restore those records?
Also, one of them passed away and the parents would like to do the rest of the ordinances.
Thanks

russellhltn

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#2
2022-11-05 19:03 UTC

General Handbook 38.2.6.1 covers this. You'll either need a certificate or witnesses.

Depending on how long ago it was done (I'm thinking '80s or before), it might be worth checking with the church's historical record. I'm not sure what the procedure is now, so I'd call GSD to see what can be done.

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lajackson

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#3
2022-11-06 16:21 UTC

scottcharlespugh wrote: Sat Nov 05, 2022 10:45 am Also, one of them passed away and the parents would like to do the rest of the ordinances.

Temple work for a deceased person may now be performed 30 days after they die. This may be the best solution for this individual in this circumstance.