What can I use to prove US Citizenship if I don't have a Passport or Birth Certificate?

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Pichi

You should not have any problem entering Canada. They don't usually check citizenship. Best to have proof with you, yes ... but it really should not keep you from going over for your purposes.

Also, please be advised that your social security card cannot be used as official I.D. or proof of citizenship. Tried it ... trust me!

It is coming back into the U.S. that you generally need proof of citizenship, so that is where you will want to take whatever paperwork that shows you indeed live there at least. You might get a bit of hassle and told to get a passport, but you will get back in.

April

I used my driver's lisence and my social security card. Your business documents may help. I was only asked for proof of ID when my husband and I crossed. You cannot get a copy of your birth certificate online. Even if it won't help you with this situation, I'd get another copy soon.

The US website says:
Visas are not required for U.S. citizens entering Canada from the U.S. You will, however, need:

1. proof of your U.S. citizenship such as your U.S. passport (For information on obtaining a U.S. passport, check with one of the regional passport agencies located throughout the U.S.) or certified copy of your birth certificate issued by the city, county or state in the U.S. where you were born. If you are a naturalized U.S. citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driverâ€™s license, voterâ€™s registration card or Social Security card is NOT valid proof of citizenship.
2. photo identification, such as a current, valid driverâ€™s license.

xjoizey

You had better forget the boat deal. You can't get a copy of a birth cert. on line, Takes about a month to get a certified copy ( state embossed seal )from where you were born. Unless your drivers lic. says you're a citizen, nothing but B/C and a passport will work

johnsredgloves

Sorry, but the only documents that are acceptable for entry are a passport, birth certificate or naturalization certificate.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/brochures/brochures_1229.html#c

After 1/1/08 you will need a passport.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1082.html

Quicksilver

You can get a copy of your birth certificate online at Vitalcheck.com. However, you won't be able to get it by tomorrow. It used to be that US citizens could drive across the border with only a license issued by one of the states, but I imagine that has changed since 9/11.

Danelady

As you see, the problem is on your end. Without a passport or birth certificate, you can't re-enter the US.

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