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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | I can't find my birth certificate for the life of me. I have found my expired passport. Will that work along with a valid drivers license?
ARGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Location: Hartland, WI | Shawn,
I would not try it. Not worth the risk.
Can your employer provide you with a copy of your birth certificate? Most make a copy when you are hired.
Just thinking of ideas.
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| Shawn,
I went through Int'l Falls last weekend and was not asked for a birth certificate to get back into the states....all they needed was a driver's license.
A word of advice for all passing back through to the U.S....don't take pictures of the border crossing station!!! One in our party did just to document the whole experience of the trip from beginning to end and ended up losing the whole roll of film. No ifs, ands or buts about it....they politely asked for the camera, removed the film and gave the camera back....no negotiation - period.
Good luck on your trip...
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| Shawn will make a good border bi@#tch for some cannuck, mister GQ and Mr Mounty, what a site. I will bring back pictures.
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Location: On the X that marks the mucky spot | Nevermind. I found it in a place I never would have looked w/o my wifes input.
Canada here I come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| We just went through Wndsor/Detroit no problems at all. I had my 9 year old son with me. They asked for his birth cert with my licens. They did not ask for my birth Cert.
It is my understanding that the Pasport/birth cert requirement will not be in place until 2007.
Good luck
Keith
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| Been to Canada the past 3 years and have never been asked for a birth certificate. |
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Location: Antioch, IL | Currently only a drivers license or state ID is required, but make sure they are not expired. Be wary if you have any past history on your driver record (D.U.I.) I have heard horror stories. |
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Location: The Yahara Chain | The United States requires either a photo ID along with your birth certificate or a passport when reentering from Canada.
They will accept a copy of the birth certificate if it has a raised seal on it. In Wisconsin you need to get this from the state.
I have been asked to show my birth certificate everytime I have come back into the states. The Canadians only ask for a driver's license when I have entered Canada.
The way it sits right now a passport would be required for everybody to reenter in 2007.
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Location: ontario canada - Well Anderson Indiana now | I travel across a couple times a month at least for the past 8 years, having your birth certificate will save a potential hassle for sure. I have a green card now so there's no stopping me! Here are my tips on getting through faster...
1) take off sunglasses and hat
2) always keep eye contact with officer including passengers
3) speak loud and clear
4) have passports, birth certificates, and drivers licences out and ready
5) shut the radio off!
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Location: Ogden, Ut | So if I don't have a birth certificate, I have to stay in Canada? Whatever will I do there? Fish?
Don't throw me in that briar patch! 
K. |
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| I've been going back and forth across the border since I bought my cabin by Morson for over 6 years and have NEVER been asked for anything more than my DL on either side the whole time. Probably around 50 times by now. I carry my PP with me, but have never been asked for any other ID other than DL. This goes for the 50+ other guys that have come along over the years. We've had an occassional problem with DWI on other guys records, and have had two guys not allowed to enter due to this, but it's all traced through your DL.
By the way, the official response to DUI (from the friendly immigrations officer at Rainy River): DUI less than 5 years old-NO ENTRANCE; 5-10 yrs-you can be deemed rehabilitated by filling out the appropriate paperwork and paying the "administrative" fee of $200.00 C. This is NOT a 15 minute process, get your paperwork in order at least 3 months ahead of time, or be prepared to sit for a few hours at the border while Immigration does an extensive background check on you (and the rest of your buddies fume the whole time). Over 10 years- you're automatically deemed rehabilitated and shouldn't have any problems with admittance into Canada. Remember, DUI is a felony in Canada (well, in Ontario at least, I don't know if it's different for each province). The main thing to remember is: DON"T LIE!! Give yes or no answers if at all possible. I had a friend who has a felony drug conviction on his record, admitted to it at the border, and after a few questions (inside), they let him into Canada. So, it pays to be honest, because if they ask you if you have had any felony convictions, THEY ALREADY KNOW!! |
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Location: Madison, WI | Seaman has some good advice! I have followed his general rules for 5 years and never have any problems. DL is all I've needed in the past but additional documents are ready and waiting just in case. |
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Location: Hugo, MN | I talked with the Ministry of whatever at the N.W. Sports Show and they said in no uncertain terms the take Drinking and Driving very seriously and if it's less than 5 years you are NON-ADMISSABLE; 5-10 FILL OUT THE PAPERWORK; 10+ NO BIG DEAL. |
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Location: LaVergne, TN | OK, then...how about what NOT to bring. Past years no-no's included potatos. Any new restrictions this year??? Anyone know the hours of the Duty-Free liquor stop at Int Falls. We will be passing thru EARLY (Oh-Dark-Thirty, AM), wonder if they will be open.  |
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Location: St. Cloud, MN | Does any one know the requirements for passing borders with your child? Do they require a birth certificate for child as well. Q |
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Location: Hugo, MN | You should be carrying a Birth Certificate for any kids under 16 |
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Location: Madison | Been heading back and forth from Canada for the past four years, and have never been asked for a birth certificate.
This year, I brought my passport along - figured it would make it easier, right? Wrong. The Canadian border guard took a look at my passport, and asked to see my DL. My passenger had his DL, and wasn't asked for anything else.
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| No potatoes, no dog food, no live minnows or leeches, nightcrawlers are okay if packed in dirt-free bedding, no waxies or grubs, no smelt (live or dead). No handguns.
If you're bringing minors into Canada, a birth certificate, photo ID, and a notarized letter giving permission from the absent parent speeds things up greatly. The letter should include contact info for the absent parent (phone number). Things have really tightened up regarding minors at the border recently, so the more documents you have, the easier it will be, especially if both parents aren't crossing.
Some additional tips at the border:
1.) Roll down all your windows facing the border guard so that they can see in.
2.) Don't ask questions that don't pertain to crossing. They're not tourist info or guides, and can take offense.
3.) Answer yes or no, if that's all the question requires.
4.) Don't answer a question asked to another person.
5.) REMEMBER what restricted items, and the amounts, that you are bringing across, i.e. 2 cases of beer, 2 cartons of cigarettes, etc.
6.) DON"T make jokes, smart-a$$ comments, or complain. Recently, I crossed and went in to the office to renew my RABC. There was a guy just b***thing about the duty on liquor. Guess how long it took for them to unpack his truck and boat, and then guess how long it took him to put it all back!!
Follow the rules and you'll cross without any problems, and have a great time the rest of your trip.
Also, you can't bring meat back from Canada into the US if you purchased the meat in Canada. |
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| Hi Guest,
You're only allowed 1 case of beer and 1 carton of cigs per person.
Thanks
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Location: north central wisconsin | No Weagles I heard. |
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| Hi Jason,
Not unless it has a passport.
Dave |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | Treat's- You can get a certified copy of your birth certificate from the County Record's folks at the County offices for the County where you were born. If you want to get a passport- you absolutely need it- I recommend anyone traveling to Canada get a passport. You alway's should have two govmnt issue I'd with photo's when you travel internationally
. Losing your wallet in a foreign contry can be the experience of a lifetime. Had a buddy spend an extra 2 weeks in India- He had a birth certificate and then he had to find three people who would appear in person and certify he was the person described in the birth certificate.
Waldo- The driver should "always" hand over his DL- How else can they determine if you can legally drive? I just got back from Kenora area. Going in, I was the passenger, I handed them my passport- no problem!
One of the guy's in another truck had a 2 year old DWI- It cost him $200 Canadian. and they gave him a temporary resident permit that was good for 7 days. He can't get back in for 3 years- the DWI has to be 5 years old.
I travel internationally quite a bit, "Guest" pretty well nailed all the major points for doing a border crossing without any issues. Don't be a smart azz - you will be miserable after they get done with you- it's their country!
Have fun!
Al
Edited by ESOX Maniac 7/3/2005 9:11 AM
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| Sorry Guys, I forgot to login when I posted the "guest" stuff. When I mentioned 2 cases of beer, etc. I was just using it as a point to disclose what you have in your vehicle. By the way, you can bring in more than 1 case of beer, etc., you just have to pay the duty on the extra. And if you buy at the duty-free shop, it's cheaper to pay the duty than to buy in Canada. I paid $13.00 for a case of Moosehead at the Baudette shop, and duty would've been about $3.00. Cheaper than $40.00 at the LCBO.
From what I've heard on other sites, the passport thing is dead. Haven't been able to find any "official" word about it yet, but if I do, I'll let you know. |
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Location: Mauston, Wisconsin | eskay- I don't think it's dead, I think the Canadian and US goverment's are giving the tourist folks a little breathing room. Sooner or later they will demand a passport. You're always safe with a passport going to any foreign country- whether it is to Canada, Russia or China. Let's just say I know from experience. Third world countries are the worst- you can set in jail for months. Two forms of gov't issued ID's "is a good thing" as Martha would say (DL & Passport- Carry them in separate pockets).
The terrorist threat stuff is real & folks with good credentials/identification get the least amount of hassle. Personally, I thank the US and Canadian custom's/immigration folks for their diligence in making things safer for everyone.
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| Maniac,
I agree with you. I've got a PP and carry it with me when I go into Canada. Always better safe than sorry, and getting a passport is really not a big deal. Everyone should bet one before they need it, and it's good for 10 years.
I'll be up in the Morson area the end of the month for 10 days, fishing mainly for the toothy guys. Plus, I need to do a little work on the cabin before winter shows up. |
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Getting into Canada ?