Official docs to cross the US border

I crossed the border U.S. to Canada and Canada back to the U.S. with just my drivers license two weeks ago...

[danforth]

Yes you can but by law but if they want more they can send you back under the clause, LACK OF DOCS, they can. The goverments have ask everyone to get Passports and/or travel documents but have not gave the officers any teeth to enforce the rules with fines ect. If you are driving 6 to 10 hours to go fishing in Canada I would not take the chance and get turned around after the money spent on the gas and a down payment for the lodge.

[emma17]

Originally Posted by Fisherman Ted

I took my 7 year old daughter on her first Canadian trip last year and got her a passport to make things easier. That being said I also brought along a notarized letter signed by her mother (my wife), allowing me to travel with my daughter into Canada.

This document was the first thing the Canadian customs officer asked for at the border.

I am bringing my sons into Canada tomorrow-boys only so no mom. Is it a requirement to have a notarized letter from the mom?

[labsrus]

We are going on our annual family fishing trip. Everyone has a passport expect for my sons girlfriend, who might be going along. She is 17.

In reading the sticky it states that youth groups under the age of 19 as long as they are part of the religious, school or youth group can use a birth certificate to get back in.

Any experience with this from anyone?

Thanks