Restrictions for Viewing Images in FamilySearch Historical Record Collections

At times, users of the FamilySearch website will encounter this pop-up message when attempting to view images of historical records:



When record custodians grant access to FamilySearch to copy and distribute images of their records, a variety of contractual agreements are made. In some situations, record custodians do not allow FamilySearch to publish records online.

For further information, watch this YouTube video explanation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjLxSac06jw.

Click to watch on YouTube

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

To find the family history center nearest you, search the Find a Family History Center Map.