The baptism record is used as a baptism recommend by the bishop, branch president, or authorized missionary when interviewing a candidate for baptism. After the baptism, the ward or branch uses it as a temporary membership record. (Consent Version)

In areas where there are fewer Church members, Latter-day Saints are organized into branches instead of wards. This form explains principles of record keeping and outlines the reports used in small branches.

Ward clerks can use this form to ask for a search of Church records if a member cannot provide his or her certificate of an ordinance or blessing. This will allow a search of records submitted before 1984.

Money Received and Spent Report forms used in Church units for financial controls and reporting.

Stake presidents use this form to recommend the names of worthy men to serve as patriarchs.

This form is used in small branches to report donations and to request payments or reimbursements.

Melchizedek Priesthood holders may participate in naming and blessing children. Before a child is blessed, the ward clerk fills out a Child Blessing Record. After the blessing, the clerk completes this form. He also prepares a blessing certificate. The bishop signs the certificate, and he or the clerk gives it to the child’s parent(s) or guardian(s).

This attendance roll form is for recording meeting attendance in priesthood and auxiliary meetings. For units that do not use the Member and Leader Services (MLS) software.

This form is used to record the names of officers sustained at the annual branch conference. Maximum order: 2. Units only.

This form is used to record the names of officers sustained at the first district conference of the year (or the second conference, if the first is a broadcast). Maximum order: 2. Units only.

This form is used to record the names of officers sustained at the first stake conference of the year (or the second conference, if the first is a broadcast). Maximum order: 2. Units only.

This form is used to record the names of officers sustained at the annual ward or branch conference. Maximum order: 2. Units only.

This form is used to report an administrative action to the Office of the First Presidency.

This guidebook is for branch leaders who are new to the Church and have limited Church experience. It will also be useful for more experienced leaders. It outlines the purpose, organization, and procedures for operating a branch.

Church disciplinary action is the beginning of an opportunity to return to full fellowship and the full blessings of the Church. Church discipline is given at a local level by those who know the situation and the individual best and who can be at his or her side during the repentance process. This form is used to report the result of a Church disciplinary council to the Office of the First Presidency.

The Basic Unit Program Guidebook helps priesthood leaders organize units where the Church is in its beginning stages, where members are scattered or few, where leadership is just beginning to grow, or where members have special language needs or other special needs.

A person becomes a member of the Church by being baptized and confirmed. Baptism into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is done by full immersion in water by a person who holds the authority. Confirmation is done by a priesthood holder putting his hands on the head of the person and blessing him or her. This certificate is presented to new members. For units that do not use the Member and Leader Services (MLS) software.

The Melchizedek Priesthood is the highest order given to men on earth. It is the power to save and elevate the children of men. When a man is ordained to the Melchizedek Priesthood, the stake clerk fills out the Melchizedek Priesthood Ordination Record. The stake or ward clerk fills out an ordination certificate, which the stake president signs. A priesthood leader or clerk gives the signed certificate to the member. For units that do not use the Member and Leader Services (MLS) software.

This guide provides direction to stake, district, and mission leadership for preparing and submitting the unit annual history.

For bishops, branch presidents, stake and district presidents, and stake clerks to request reimbursement for authorized mileage and long-distance telephone expenses.