Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

At times, users of the FamilySearch website will encounter the following pop-up message when attempting to view images of FamilySearch Historical Record Collections:



A variety of contractual agreements are made when record custodians grant access to FamilySearch to copy and distribute images of their records. For further information, watch this YouTube video explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjLxSac06jw.

Some FamilySearch restricted images may be viewed when a user is signed-in to the FamilySearch. Other images are only viewable using computers at family history centers.