Guide for families · checked October 12, 2026
Mission call letter: what it says
Wondering what the letter looks like? Here is what it usually includes.
What the letter usually includes
- The mission you are called to
- About how long you will serve
- Where and when to report (an MTC or your mission)
- The language you will speak, if needed
Who signs it
Mission calls are signed by the President of the Church.
See a sample
Open our interactive sample letter on the home page. It fills in with your details.
What comes with it
Your call packet in the Missionary Portal has your packing list, travel steps and more.
Questions
Who signs a mission call?
The President of the Church.
Where do I find my call packet?
In the Missionary Portal.
Sources
Checked October 12, 2026. Rules change, so official pages, your call packet and the Missionary Portal are always the final word. GotMyCall is unofficial and not affiliated with or endorsed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.