For all you doubters out there, here's the information on crossing the border into Canada for this summer from the US Dept. of State. The part you're interested in says:
LAND AND SEA TRAVEL The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.
CURRENTLY: U.S. citizens need to present either (a) a passport, passport card (available in spring 2008), or WHTI-compliant document; or (b) a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate.
LATER:On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.
Also, the woman in my office in charge of passports said that when we make the actual drive across the border, it is important that all children are in the same car as both their parents, because they require consent of both parents to take a child over the border. So no riding with cousins at that particular point.
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does that mean my kids have to have a photo ID?
No, as long as you do, and you have their birth certificates. I recommend bringing originals, since you need those for passports.
So, any of you who don't have birth certificates for youselves or your children, get them now, unless of course you have passports. Check the expiration dates on your passports.
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