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Aug 17, 2016

Required Vehicle Documents for Canada Entry?

We are planning a trip from Minnesota to the Pacific Northwest and have reservations on Vancouver Island. However, I might have a problem. We purchased our trailer a few weeks ago and probably won't have the registration by the time we leave.

What documentation do we need to prove to the border folks (both directions) that we own both our trailer and tow vehicle?

One more complication is that our Jeep is registered in my wife's maiden name.

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  • Insurance card for both units. Registration for TV. Bill of sale or license applied for TT.
  • i was asked for trailer registration (plates) by us customs crossing from canada to usa in june. didnt have it and was warned by customs person that ny state police may issue ticket if stopped and unable to produce registration information for trailer. she let us continue and luckily no stops enroute by state police. i have copies in the truck now :)
  • Technically they want to see something from your insurance company that the vehicle is insured in Canada also. We've had the paperwork each time, but they've never asked for it.

    When we came through two weeks ago all they asked about was tobacco and alcohol besides the normal where you been and where are you going to. Noting at all about any foods or fruits.

    Bill