Full-time RVers - Records

Didn't see much in search for this...wondering if anyone knows of any policy on full time RVers and where to keep their records. I've searched on FB in various groups and it seems that there are mixed opinions on this. Some folks keep them in their local ward even after selling their home. Some move them ward to ward if they have extended stops. Also seems some folks leave them in the ward where their virtual mailbox / personal mailbox are located. All in all I've not seen any solid policy for this.

General Handbook 33.6.4 is as close as you're going to get.

It appears to me it's all about how long they intend to be away. If there's no intent to return, then it appears to me that the records should follow the members.

For RV'ers who are constantly transient, I think it also depends in part on the members themselves. If they are "active" church members who will want to still attend church, participate in local activities, renew their temple recommends, etc, then I would counsel the members to be responsible for maintaining their records even in their transient state.

However, many of us know a couple or individual in this situation, who really are not connected to the Church during this period in their lives. Then as GHB 33.6.4 states, the records should be kept wherever it best suits their needs. Which actually seems a pretty solid policy, and in these cases will always be unique to the member's individual circumstances.

I'll note that GHB 33.6.4 states "When leaders are unsure how long a person will be away, they keep the record in the ward that can best meet the member’s needs." If there's no indication they will return, then it may not apply.

If they are not concerned about their temple recommend, or connecting with local members, then "Address Unknown" works as well.

If the couple doesn't maintain contact with their home ward or reach out to local local units, they may find themselves involuntarily sent to "Address Unknown".