What Identification Do I Need?

[Marty]

Is a certified birth certificate enough to get him across the border? I want to make sure I don't get stopped at the border. Thanks in advance.

[Roy]

You'll prabably also need a signed letter from your wife stating that you have her permission to travel with Dawson.

[Marty]

Thanks bud.

[misfish]

http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatravelp...ldrenborder.htm

[John]

Marty, I believe that this is current. A quick call to the Border Services Agency before you leave might be a good idea. As Roy said get a copy of his birth certificate notarized from your legal council....

 

 

In a change from earlier plans, U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 15 or younger with parental consent will be allowed to cross the borders at land and sea entry points with certified copies of their birth certificates rather than passports.

 

U.S. and Canadian citizens ages 16 through 18 traveling with school, religious, cultural or athletic groups and under adult supervision will also be allowed to travel with only their birth certificates.

 

Answer: As customs officers are always on the lookout for missing children, being prepared to answer the custom officer's questions is critical. Specifically,

 

* Have children's ID ready to present to customs officer.

* Divorced parents who share custody of their children should carry copies of the legal custody documents.

* The Canada Border Services Agency suggests identification such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, passport, or immigration document. If none of these are available, get a letter stating that you are the children's parent or guardian from your doctor or lawyer, or from the hospital where the children were born.

* Adults who are not parents or guardians should have written permission from the parents or guardians to supervise the children, including the name and contact information of the parent / guardian

* Even if you are not divorced from the child's other parent, bring the other parent's written permission to take the child over the border. Include contact information so border guard can call the other parent if necessary.

* Adults / Guardians should travel in the same vehicle as their children when arriving at the border.

* Children old enough to speak for themselves may be encouraged to do so by the customs officer, so be prepared to let older children answer the officer's questions.

 

For more information on bringing children across the Canadian border:

 

Tel (from outside Canada): +1 (204) 983-3500 or (506) 636-5064 (long-distance charges apply)

 

Tel (from within Canada): +1 800 461-9999 (toll free)

 

Website: Border Services Agency

[fishing n autograph]

nope, birth certificate for anyone under 16 yoa i think....

[Gerritt]

notarized letter, will go a long way.

[Whopper]

Birth certificate & notarized consent from you wife.

 

Good luck and be safe!

[dannyboy]

Getting in won't be the issue, it will be getting back if at all.

Be sure to check US immigration requirements.

 

Dan

[Gerritt]

wait... you can Notarize you're own letter... Your good to go!!

 

LOL

 

G

[Gerritt]

found this an should answer you're questions..

 

http://gocanada.about.com/od/canadatravelp...ldrenborder.htm

 

G

[Daplumma]

Did Ed need papers to get you back home?

[MoriaRiverMan]

Save the hassel !!!!!!!!

 

HIDE HIM IN THE TRUNK!!!!

 

WORKS EVERY TIME

[Marty]

Nobody believes I'm Ed's spawn anyways. Just wait till you boys meet the Spawn of Marty.

 

Thanks for the responses.