Melchizedek Priesthood Line Of Authority

[Nathair/|\]

If one cannot obtain his line of authority from anyone in that line, is there another way to get it?

[Ares]

Contact Member and Statistical Records by:

1. Email: lineofauthority at ldschurch dot org with PLA in the subject line. In return you'll receive a form to fill out and return.
   
2. Phone: 800-453-3860 ext 23500 then choose option 6, then option 3. After the message and tone leave a voice mail message with your fax number or mailing address. The form will be mailed to you. OR
   
3. Phone: 800-453-3860 ext 23500 then choose option 6, then option 2. After being on hold (potentially for a considerable time), ask the attendant that you'd like a copy of your priesthood line of authority. They'll mail it to you.
   

Be prepared with as much of the following information as possible (your ward clerk MAY be able to help you with some of this information):

1. Full name of the priesthood holder
   
2. Date of birth
   
3. Current Ward and Stake
   
4. Elder ordination date
   
5. Who performed the Elder ordination
   
6. High Priest ordination date if applicable
   
7. Who performed the High Priest ordination
   
8. Address and Zip Code
   

Warning: lifted from another site - current as of 2008

[Nathair/|\]

Thank you very much. It was in my inbox the next morning.