Here's my dilema. I'm driving to Vancouver BC and I'm a US Citizen but I don't have a copy of my birth certificate or a passport and I have to travel tomorrow to go look at a boat I'm thinking of buying. I haven't been to Canada in a while. What documents are required to enter Canada and return to the U.S.? I don't have time to get a copy of my birth certificate unless I can somehow get a copy online. Is that possible? Anyone know what I can do or what else I can bring to prove I'm a U.S. Citizen? I own a business here. Would those documents work? Please help.
2007-03-16 13:26:48 · 7 answers · asked by redsoxxfan 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
You should not have any problem entering Canada. They don't usually check citizenship. Best to have proof with you, yes ... but it really should not keep you from going over for your purposes.
Also, please be advised that your social security card cannot be used as official I.D. or proof of citizenship. Tried it ... trust me!
It is coming back into the U.S. that you generally need proof of citizenship, so that is where you will want to take whatever paperwork that shows you indeed live there at least. You might get a bit of hassle and told to get a passport, but you will get back in.
2007-03-16 13:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by Pichi 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used my driver's lisence and my social security card. Your business documents may help. I was only asked for proof of ID when my husband and I crossed. You cannot get a copy of your birth certificate online. Even if it won't help you with this situation, I'd get another copy soon.
The US website says:
Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will, however, need:
1. proof of your U.S. citizenship such as your U.S. passport (For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the U.S.) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the U.S. where you were born. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver’s license, voter’s registration card or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship.
2. photo identification, such as a current, valid driver’s license.
2007-03-16 13:37:20 · answer #2 · answered by April 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You had better forget the boat deal. You can't get a copy of a birth cert. on line, Takes about a month to get a certified copy ( state embossed seal )from where you were born. Unless your drivers lic. says you're a citizen, nothing but B/C and a passport will work
2007-03-16 13:37:03 · answer #3 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a copy of your birth certificate online at Vitalcheck.com. However, you won't be able to get it by tomorrow. It used to be that US citizens could drive across the border with only a license issued by one of the states, but I imagine that has changed since 9/11.
2007-03-16 13:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by 13th Floor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you see, the problem is on your end. Without a passport or birth certificate, you can't re-enter the US.
2007-03-17 01:28:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
contact the county the position you've been born. they have an good replica of your delivery certificate. you'll get an licensed replica from them. bypass to the Social protection workplace and they can help with that. bypass to the DMV and tell them you lost your drivers license. they can compare up the photograph including your face. bypass to the submit workplace. they oftentimes have a passport workplace there. you may tell them your passport replaced into inquisitive concerning the help of your mom and follow for a clean one. they can compare up your photograph including your face also. bypass for your severe college. They likely can help with a school identity. refer for your Dad. He may be able to get the stuff for you out of your mom or he may have different stuff with him. No vast deal, you basically ought to make the rounds.
2016-12-02 02:57:15 · answer #6 · answered by younan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but the only documents that are acceptable for entry are a passport, birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#c
After 1/1/08 you will need a passport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html
2007-03-16 13:50:26 · answer #7 · answered by johnsredgloves 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋