what type of I.D. do i need to drive into canada and to get back into the states?

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Originally posted by brider812:
what type of I.D. do i need to drive into canada and to get back into the states?

"US visitors arriving to Canada by land need proof of citizenship and photo ID - not necessarily a passport - but these requirements are set to change..."

Tips for Driving Across the Border into Canada

"Entry into Canada is solely determined by Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) officials in accordance with Canadian law, see http://www.cbsa.gc.ca for details. Canadian law requires that all persons entering Canada must carry both proof of citizenship and identity. A valid U.S. passport or NEXUS card satisfies these requirements for U.S. citizens. If U.S. citizen travelers to Canada do not have a passport or approved alternate document such as a NEXUS card, they must show a government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver’s License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport. Children under sixteen need only present proof of U.S. citizenship."

Canada

Hope this helps.

Right now if you fly to Canada you will need a passport.
If you travel by land you can still use a standard ID and Birth certificate when entering or leaving Canada.