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Beginning January 31, 2008, U.S. and Canadian citizens 19 years and older who enter the U.S. at land and sea ports of entry from within the Western Hemisphere will need to present government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license as proof of identity, along with proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or naturalization certificate, or a passport. Children age 18 and under will be able to enter with proof of citizenship. Verbal claims of citizenship and identity alone will not be sufficient to establish identity and citizenship for entry into the United States.

Note: Children age 18 and under will need to present a birth certificate, naturalization certificate or a passport to enter the U.S.

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 DHS Advances Initiative to Strengthen Border Security and Facilitate Entry into the United States
 Overview of Enhanced Driver’s Licenses
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 CBP Reminds Land, Sea Border Crossers that New Procedures Start Jan. 31
 WHTI Land and Sea Final Rule
 Washington State Enhanced Driver’s License Final Rule
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 WHTI Land and Sea FAQs
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 Homeland Security and State Departments Announce WHTI Land and Sea Final Rule

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