I lost my birth certificate, and am traveling to Canada soon. What else will provide proof of citizenship?

Question

I have my Drivers License, an old military ID, Social Security Card, Phone Bill etc.

Is it possible to enter Canada and Re-Enter the US with other documentation besides birth certificate? Also, I do have a photo copy of my birth certificate.

Answer 1

You could always ask the hospital you were born at to mail you a new one

Answer 2

The basic concern is not entering Canada but returning to the US.  Increased ID requirements are a result of rules set into place by the Department of Homeland Security.  I would contact US Customs and Immigration to confirm what ID you require.  I would also suggest that you try to get a new birth certificate and then apply for a passport since travel requirements are only going to get stricter over the next year.

Answer 3

You can use a passport

Answer 4

probably all those will work. Good Luck!

Answer 5

passport, driving license, insurance details

Answer 6

photo copy of your certificate will work. But make sure you have your drivers license and info as well...if you havea passport that is best.

Answer 7

Well, show them the photo copy, along with your other documents. I dont know if it will work. Maybe they will order you a birth certificate, but you will have to wait till it comes in before you can travel. Who knows, give it a shot, but its unlikely that they will let you.

Answer 8

go to your local walmart, or rite aid and get a photo passport made for not that expensive

Answer 9

usually you can enter with that stuff,

depends how long you're staying.

Answer 10

you don't need driver's license, it doesn't show proof of citizenship. you could use the photo copy because it has signatures on it, but you could go to the hospital where you were born and ask for another copy.

Answer 11

If you were born in the U.S. only your certified copy of your birth certificate or a passport can be used for proof of citizenship.  If you are a naturalized citizen, then your citizenship card.  None of the things you named are acceptable.    A photocopy is not acceptable.  You need to get a new certified copy of your birth certificate...and I think, when you order it it is wise to go ahead and get two and keep them in separate places so they can't get lost together.  If you do not know what office in the state or county you were born in to contact, just use the site below and choose the state you were born in and it will lead you to the info.

Answer 12

When entering Canada from the United States, U.S. citizens must show either a U.S. passport or other proof of U.S. citizenship - such as an original or certified birth certificate together with photo identification. U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for U.S. citizens for a stay up to 180 days

A driver's license or Social Security card is not valid proof of citizenship.

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

Answer 13

you dont have a passport? if not, i would get a birth certificate from city hall

Answer 14

your military ID MIGHT be enough. It depends on if you get a decent guard or a complete @ ss.  Don't be suprised if you get refused entry without a birth certificate.

Answer 15

your passport...i guess..

Answer 16

Fastest way:  Go to the local health department where you were born.  Fill out the form and pay the fee.  

I did that recently for two of my sons.  (Because I was parent, I was able to get it for them and this is a big city where records are kept in town).  I went in the morning and the line wasn't very long for people requesting birth and death certificates.  After paying my fee (not much but purchase an extra one as back up to put in a safe place), the clerk worked on my order and in a few minutes it was ready.

I was born in a small California town and I've always gone to the county seat for my birth certificate..

Guard it with your life.  

My son needed that in order to drive with us to Canada from Washington state.  My husband and I had US passports so that was easy.