Passport Requirement???

On June 1, 2009, U.S. citizens returning home from Mexico by land were required by law to present one of the travel documents: U.S. Passport This is an internationally recognized travel document that verifies a person’s identity and nationality. It is accepted for travel by air, land and sea. U.S. Passport Card This is a new, limited-use travel document that fits in your wallet and costs less than a U.S. Passport. It is only valid for travel by land and sea.(NOTE – As of Oct 2010, it appears that US Border officials are still accepting drivers licenses and at least photocopies of birth certificates as a substitute for passports or passcards, but HoM cannot guarantee that won’t change) If you have questions about this call us at 909 499-6734.

Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. citizen children under age 16 arriving by land from Mexico may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate. A passport is not required for U.S. citizen children under 16.

Groups of Children: Beginning June 1, 2009, U.S. citizen children under age 19 arriving by land from Mexico and traveling with a school group, religious group, social or cultural organization, or sports team, may also present an original or copy of his or her birth certificate. The group should be prepared to present a letter on organizational letterhead with the following information:

• The name of the group and supervising adult,
• A list of the children on the trip, and the primary address, phone number, date of birth, place of birth, and name of at least one parent or legal guardian for each child,
• A written and signed statement of the supervising adult certifying that he or she has obtained parental or legal guardian consent for each participating child.