apirateslife4me

ok, so i am freaking out cause I am from NC and driving up.
I am being told that I need my BIRTH CERT to get across?
is this true?
normally my driver license and Social Security card is good. HELP? someone let me know!!!!!!!!!!!i plan on driving across at niagara falls
I was gonna take the ferry but they said you def. need it for that

thanks

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all you need is your Birth Cert and Your ID.. and it doesnt hurt to have your SS card handy.....

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apirateslife4me

so do you DEFINITELY need your birth certificate?

you won't get across without it?

CareSieB

you need 2 forms of ID

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A baptismal certificate works too

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apirateslife4me

what else works?
I got my NC drive license
all my credit/bank cards
my social security card

I may have to call my mom and have her mail it overnite to my friends but i am worried with the time??>?>?

CareSieB

credit cards wont work, go to the canadian immigration site and look at acceptable forms of id

candykates

ive never been asked for my birth certificate when ive crossed - and ive done it dozens of times in the last 3 years. usually all they ask for is ID -most people go with their drivers liscenses or state ID cards. unless they hassle you, that should be just fine. even when we got searched once, they didnt ask for any other forms of ID. im not saying they wont... im just telling you that ive never had a problem. but ive always had my birth certificate handy, just in case.
good luck!

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meisemily

i've never ever ever been asked for anything other than an ID.

doesn't hurt to bring a pay stub though just incase they need proof you live in the US

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ctraverboy

If you are a US Citizen, you need proof of ID and proof of citizenship. Drivers license proves ID, birth certificate proves citizenship. If you are a naturalized citizen, bring your naturilzation certificate. If you are a resident alien, bring your green card too.

Passport serves as ID and citizenship proof, but you'll still need naturalization/green card documents if those apply to you.

Anything other than a US citizen or resident alien, you'd have to contact the canadian immigration department to find out what you need.

F8BUMBLEBEE

According to the Canadian General Council, you do need to show proof that you are a US citizen - i.e. birth certificate, passport, naturalization papers, military id (certified copy or original). I had to check on this today, 'cuz a friend hasn't received his birth certificate, yet. That being said, I now have 3 extra tickets if anyone needs one. (PM please)

Also, a friend of mine just got back from Canada 3 months ago & she said it's a total hassle if you don't have proper id.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/index.html (link to Canadian Gov't)

Good luck!!

CandyGirl23

You need to be able to prove where you were born ... so yes you need your birth certificate, a passport, a baptismal certificate, naturalization papers ... anything that proves where your citizenship is. I've been turned away before for not having proper id ... good luck!

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neverlandgurl

the only time we've ever been asked for our birth certificates is coming back into the US.
i say try to get it, but if you can't, take your SS card and plead ignorance. play the "dumb tourist"

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apirateslife4me

ok, so i got my birth certificate, and now 3 of my group of 4 has birth certificates and only one guy does not have it but has all the other stuff.
i can either risk or we can drive about 6-7 hours out of the way and get his birth certificate.....what would YOU do?

F8BUMBLEBEE

If you have the time... I would DEFINITELY drive to get it. That's if he doesn't have a passport or something to prove his citizenship.

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Can't wait to see you there.

Good luck.

Baron420

where in NC are you from?

apirateslife4me

charlotte NC
www.myspace.com/torch24

CandyGirl23

does the other guy have a passport?

hopefully you wouldn't have a problem .. just act like normal kids going to toronto for the weekend and you should be fine. (meaning don't wear baggy sketchy looking clothes while crossing, be respectful of the guard asking you questions, and give honest answers)