Border Crossing

Crossing the Canadian border is usually quite routine and effortless.  You simply drive up to the booth and the custom officer will ask you a few questions.  Be truthful to the officer’s questions and you need not volunteer any more information than they ask.

There is only a small chance that you may be randomly asked to pull your car to the side for a spot check by the officers.  Remember to bring your proper forms of ID and also a copy of your motor vehicle registration.

Be aware that if you have had a Drinking While Driving conviction you may be denied access to Canada.  Call ahead and work this out with the Canadian boarder.

A Passport………There is a new thing called PASSPORT CARD which is good for 5 years and is cheaper also!

Any child traveling with an adult whom is not his or her parent needs a letter of permission from the parent.

PROOF OF CAR INSURANCE-
The owner of the car that is crossing the border also needs proof that the car is insured in Canada.  This is obtained by going to your USA insurance office and asking them if it is covered.  If it is then they give you a form or card to prove it when you get to the border.  They dont always ask for this but it is necessary if they do decide to ask.