Driving to Canada from US (and back): Can I use Soc Security card for my 2 yr old?

Question

I lost his birth cert. I have passport as does my wife. My four other kids have birth certs. Just have the 5th kid's social security card... will it work? (Driving)

Answer 1

You need proof of citizenship and a SSN does not provide that.  It is not supposed to work but if you get lucky??????  You really need to get a new birth certificate to be guaranteed.

Necessary ID to Enter Canada by Land or Water before the WHTI Dates:

Until the WHTI land and water dates go into effect, American citizens crossing the border into Canada by land or water need ID that proves two things: 1) Citizenship, and 2) Identity by way of a photo.

A driver's license on its own or a Social Security Card on its own are not valid ID to cross the Canadian border.

The following pieces of identification will serve as satisfactory proof of American citizenship to enter Canada.

Please note, however, that photocopies of ID must be notarized:

    * US passport

      OR

    * Birth certificate,

      OR

    * Certificate of citizenship or naturalization,

      AND

    * Photo ID, such as current driver's license

All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport.

Answer 2

No you have to have proof of the child's citizenship and crossing international borders you also want proof the child is yours and not kidnapped. Birth Certificate does both. A social security card is not proof of anything.

Answer 3

Bring the passport of your child to ensure easy passage.

Answer 4

Non-Canadians

When you enter Canada, a CBSA officer may ask to see your passport and a valid visa, if one is necessary. If you are a citizen of the United States, you do not need a passport to enter Canada. However, you should carry proof of your citizenship, such as a birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or naturalization, as well as photo identification. If you are a permanent resident of the U.S, you should bring your Permanent Resident Card (i.e., green card) with you.