Passport!?!?!

**Camellia301** · 11-05-2011 01:20 PM

Hey all, Mine is EXPIRED.. I am told that going into MX I won't need it... But coming back into the US is the question???
I read someplace else on this board that as long as you have a Current DL, SS card and something else(but it wasn't passport), the US border is fine with!! Should I renew or not..... I will bringing a DL, SS and Credit/Bank card, and just a bit of cash. So will that do or should I renew... I will reach out to Louise to find out from driver if anyone's ever not had their US Passport and if there was a problem??!?!

**Jersey John** · 11-05-2011 02:20 PM

Apparently the driver's license must qualify as an official "Enhanced" document, not all states use this kind of license...I suggest you confirm with your state MVA or get the passport renewed it seems you should still have time for an expedited renewal.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Travel

**TrailNurse** · 11-05-2011 02:22 PM

I would renew it. It takes a long time to get through the huge line at the border and you don't want to spend even more time with them asking you questions and holding things up. Especially if you have to catch a flight. If everyone has their passports, it's a breeze to get through.

**Camellia301** · 11-05-2011 02:31 PM

Thanx Guys.... TNurse you are losing drastically...... Don't shoot me.... Is that safe.... Just thought I'd make you laugh.... Don't you hate it when ppl say that to you!! LOL

How are you feeling though?

**TrailNurse** · 11-05-2011 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Camellia301

Thanx Guys.... TNurse you are losing drastically...... Don't shoot me.... Is that safe.... Just thought I'd make you laugh.... Don't you hate it when ppl say that to you!! LOL

How are you feeling though?

I am? I have only lost 4 lbs!!!! JK. It's normal with consuming very little calories.

Hey, I think if you already have a passport, you can apply online.

**Msvetrn** · 11-05-2011 03:09 PM

I would get the Passport. But, you better do it NOW.

**kitty** · 11-05-2011 03:13 PM

I would renew the passport I did a new passport and expidited it and it only took 1 1/2 weeks!

**newme2011** · 11-05-2011 03:31 PM

I did the enhanced Drivers Licesnse . It works the same as a passport when traveling across borders by foot, car or water not air.
It is only 15.00. Double checked and Mexico is accepting this the same as a passport. Trish told me to bring my Birth cert. just for back up.
Funny there is no problem getting in ,but getting back is another story.
Julie

**VSGOct2011** · 11-05-2011 04:19 PM

One of the spouses who went down with our group didn't have his actual passport but they accepted the receipt for it with his birth certificate when going back into the US. And we were required to show passports both ways.