If I am crossing by land into Canada from the US, what documents do I need to get in and get back?

Question

I have found in the newspaper it says I need a Drivers License and a Birth Cert, can I use a drivers license and social security card? Please use a source!

Answer 1

A valid Passport

Answer 2

I second Juan, because I have a social security card from the US and I'm Canadian. Passport for sure. Or birth certificate and drivers card.

Answer 3

You can find all the details here:

http://www.explore.canada.travel/ctc/ke/...

Answer 4

The documents are the same crossing either way, and at minimum you need a birth certificate (if born in the US) to prove your citizenship plus a drivers license (photo) to prove your identity.  This is the minimum standard when crossing by land, and will not be sufficient starting next summer when you will need a passport.

A social security card doesn't prove you are American.