Border Crossing Question?

[Jakis]

Dumb question probally. But it isn't possible to cross the border with just a drivers license right?

[jonyak]

you can still cross with just a drivers liscence I think.

I was under the impression the new rules went into effect in 2009.

[bradm]

Dumb question probally. But it isn't possible to cross the border with just a drivers license right?

http://help.cbp.gov/cgi-bin/customs.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=619&p_created=1056630853&p_sid=kDfgavgj&p_accessibility=0&p_redirect=&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD02NDUsNjQ1JnBfcHJvZHM9JnBfY2F0cz0mcF9wdj0mcF9jdj0mcF9zZWFyY2hfdHlwZT1hbnN3ZXJzLnNlYXJjaF9ubCZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=&p_topview=1

Aloha,

Brad

[AD]

if you cross by land or sea a driver's licence will suffice. you'll need a passport if flying or teleporting.

[Rossolee]

Drivers licence is fine(with birth certificate)

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/land-terrestre-eng.html

[Jakis]

Oops sorry. Usually I have my birth certificate with me but seem to have misplaced it. I think it might be at my parent's house but I will check tonight. If not I will go order a new one tomorrow and hope that papers showing I am getting a new one will work.

[MoMack]

Driver's licence isn't enough without a birth certificate.

A driver's licence doesn't speak to immigration/citizenship. ie. anybody can get an Ontario Driver's licence whether a permanent resident/citizen or not.

I have been with people that made it over with just the D.L. but that was then...

[Birdy]

I think you need some kind of photo ID then.. health card?

[ersh]

You can have your birth certificate rushed.

[Jakis]

How fast though? Do you know 'ersh?

[Jakis]

nevermind seems like 5 days

[bONES]

I had to replace my birth certificate back in early August. I did it over the internet, paid the extra fee and had it the very next day!

link

[Jakis]

No garuenteed though. If I find a mine tonight and I order one right now will be old one be valid?

[Mango]

I crossed over the border in Sault St marie with my DL only in July and I had no problems, he did give me a little speech and a pamphlet on the new laws for 2009. It is a very small boarder crossing however.

[Jakis]

Thanks. I am told it is still fine however, they may bring you in for more questions. Hoping my mom finds it at home tonight so I won't have to worry about it.

[AD]

if you can't find it can i have your phish tickets?

[Jakis]

Found it!

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