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Fireman Sep 22nd, 2002 04:06 PM

Travel ID
 
I am thinking about taking a trip to Toronto and my question is, can I use my driver's lincense for my ID to cross over the border from the U.S. instead of a pssport or birth certificate? Thank you.

Firewoman Sep 22nd, 2002 04:31 PM

No Mr. Fireman. You driver's license is not enough. You will need your birth certificate as well. The simplest way is to have your passport with you

Fireboy Sep 22nd, 2002 09:31 PM

It's important to remember that you'll have to prove who you are @ the US border upon your return.<BR>If you're a US citizen fine-but they want the paper-no excuses.

Fireman Sep 23rd, 2002 05:30 AM

Thank you for your responses, they have helped me out greatly! Now to find my birth certificate!

gail Sep 24th, 2002 03:20 AM

It is easy, but sometimes time consuming, to get a certified copy of ytour birth certificate from the records department of whatever city/town you were born in. Can take anywhere from 1 week to forever. Depending on how much time you have before trip, might be easier than hunting down original.

Susan Sep 24th, 2002 04:15 AM

I crossed the border twice recently - on September 12, from New Brunswick into Maine and on the 13th from Vermont into Quebec. I was really concerned - I am (almost) always well prepared for a trip, but this time around, I didn't have my birth certificate or passport with me. I did have my drivers license and Ontario health card (both picture ID). I had no trouble going into the US or coming back into Canada. Having said that, however, I wouldn't do it that way again - even though no one questioned my ID, I would definitely take my passport in the future.


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