American and Canadian citizens entering the United States through land or sea borders must have a passport or other special federally approved ID starting June 1, 2009. The new identification requirements will affect Washingtonians driving home from a Vancouver, B.C., weekend trip or taking ferries back from Vancouver Island.The U.S. State Department and Department of Homeland Security announced the new rule today. It’s the final phase in requiring more standardized and secure border-crossing ID between the U.S. and Canada. All air travelers between the U.S. and Canada already must have a passport.
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For details on the new passport requirement, see www.dhs.gov/xnews/(see this listings under March 27) U.S. Passport office: For details on obtaining a U.S. passport or a passport card, www.travel.state.gov/passportWashington enhanced driver’s license: www.dol.wa.gov/about/news/priorities/edl.htmlKristin Jackson Read full article from The Seattle Times
