Most vital records, probate records, and deeds are cataloged at the county level. However, vital records can also be cataloged at the town level (especially for New England states). If you do not find a vital record at the county level, search for one on the town level.

1. Click Catalog in the menu.

2. Type the name of county followed by a comma and the name of the state in the Place box
   (e.g., Perry, Ohio).  NOTE:  Do not type the word "County."  Be sure to spell out the state name.  Do not abbreviate.

3. Select the correct location from the drop-down list.

4. After selecting the correct place in the drop-down list, click the Search button.

5. Review the categories of available records for the county. Click on ONE of the following: Vital Records, Probate Records (for wills), Land and Property (for deeds), or Church Records.

6. Review the results.

7. Click any records of interest.

8. If there is a plain camera icon to the far right, it means the microfilm has been digitized, and the images are available online.  Click the camera icon.

9. Browse the images by typing an image number in the Image number box.  Make the image bigger or smaller by clicking the plus or minus sign on the right.  Download the image by clicking the downward pointing arrow on the right.

10. If a camera icon with a triangle containing an explanation point appears in the catalog listing rather than the plain camera icon, you must visit a local FamilySearch Center or affiliate library in order to view the images.