As of June 1, 2009, everyone traveling to, or from the United States by land or sea, including U.S. and Canadian citizens, must present:

• both a government-issued identification document with a photo (such as a driver's licence) and a birth certificate or a citizenship card; or
• for people 18 or younger, a birth certificate or a citizenship card only; or
• a valid passport.

For more information, please visit:

• Crossing U.S. Borders
• Travel Accommodation Announcement 
• Travel documents for crossing the border
• Service Canada Passport Information

Suggestions for Crossing the Border:

• Have proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport) readily available when traveling by car.
• Have birth certificate for each child in your vehicle when traveling by car.
• If traveling with children, who are not a part of your family, have a note or proof that the child has permission to cross the border with you.
• Turn off radios and cellular phones when talking to border agents.
• Declare all fruits, vegetables, plants and plant products, animals, birds, eggs, meat, and meat products.
• Declare all items acquired for personal use.
• Resident aliens must carry residency cards at all times.
• Dogs and cats must be free of any diseases communicable to humans. Dogs older than three months must have proof of a rabies vaccination.
• Don't fool around. Customs and immigration agents on both sides of the border are law enforcement officials who take their duties very seriously.
• Be patient. Additional security has been instituted for safety on both sides of the border.