Passports.

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<p>I'm taking the train to my dad's house in Canada instead of flying this time. Usually I fly from the US to Canada, but the train station is in Windsor, so I'm going from there to Toronto. My mom's passport expired and I was wondering if a birth certificate would be sufficient documentation. </p>

<p>This is what it says on the train station's website:</p>

<p>"Conditions for entry into Canada and the United States differ depending upon your country of origin. The majority of Canadian and US citizens may cross the Canada-US border provided that they are carrying proof of citizenship with them: birth certificate or certificate of naturalization. Please note that a driver's licence does not quality as proof of citizenship. We also strongly recommend that all our clients bring their passport."</p>

<p>According to that, a birth certificate will be okay to use, but I am wondering if this is up to date or not.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I entered Canada from Michigan and all the Canadian officials asked for was my Passport.</p>

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<p>since you're not flying, a birth certificate should be fine.</p>

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<p>Passport is safest, but I think they changed the law back (or was it even changed in the first place?) to birth certificate and photo id. So make sure to bring a driver's license if you have one, or something equally official.</p>

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<p>didn't they change the law to passport needed for bahamas, canada, and mexico?</p>

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<p>The new law is that a passport is needed if you're flying. The plan to change it eventually so you always need it, but that hasn't happened yet, so you're fine with a birth certificate. when I've gone to canada with my family before I don't think we even needed those...</p>

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<p>The problem is what wants U.S. Customs/Immigration wants from you when re-entering the U.S.</p>

<p>Getting back in is the prob.</p>