If you have ever been charged with a DUI (driving under the influence) in the U.S. Visit the CBP website for more information regarding identification requirements for children travelling to Canada without their parents. A printed copy of the parents license or passport can help too. You will be denied entry if you are lacking proper documentation. If the children are not yours you must provide a notarized signed hand written note by both parents indicating how long the child will be in the country along with telephone numbers for the parents. An original or certified copy of their birth certificate is required. by land or sea (car or boat) are not required to have passports. citizens under the age of 16 travelling from the U.S. you will need one of the above listed forms of identification. and cross the border to Canada and attempt to re-enter the U.S. Enhanced licenses are available only for residents of NY,MI,MN,VT & WA.
after visiting Niagara Falls Canada are required to provide a US passport, passport card or an enhanced drivers license at the inspection checkpoint. A brief summary regarding border crossing, passport information and identification requirements is posted below. For detailed info regarding the border at Niagara Falls visit our border crossing information page.