The required paperwork for shipping vehicles across the border between the United States and Canada depends mostly on the owner’s purpose for entering/departing the country. The required paperwork (all files in PDF) are listed below for the various possible scenarios:

Please select the appropriate link for your situation:

• Foreigner Relocating
• Military / Diplomatic Posting
• Snowbird / Vacation
• Student
• U.S. Citizen – Canadian vehicle
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. Vehicle
• Vehicle Purchase

There are paperwork requirements for U.S. registered vehicles that are transported to Canada in bond. You are strongly advised to check with the Registrar of Imported Vehicles to insure that your vehicle is admissible. Your original title or a DMV certified copy must be sent to the appropriate border crossing (this information will be supplied to you by the dispatcher) at least 72 hours in advance. A copy of your title and a photo ID is required.

• Canada Customs and Revenue Agency
  Outlines the Customs requirements for the importation of vehicles into Canada
• Registrar of Imported Vehicles
  The Registrar of Imported Vehicles works on behalf of Transport Canada and can provide a list of admissible or inadmissible vehicles.
• List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States
• Transport of Canada
  The regulatory agency for vehicle safety

• Importing Your Car into the U.S.
  Helpful information the automobile owners responsibilities in bringing cars into the United States
• Vehicle Importation Regulations
  A description of Federal regulations, requirements, and guidelines for importing cars into the United States
• Norman G. Jensen, Inc. – Customs Broker & Freight Forwarder
  Providing International, U.S., and Mexican Customs Broker and Freight Forwarding Services

• Mexico Consular Information Sheet
  Provides current information for entry into Mexico
• Insurance information & information about temporary importing vehicles into Mexico
  Provides insurance for autos, RVs, Motorcycles, Boats, and Travel Trailers for travelers between the U.S. and Mexico
• Directory of Freight Forwarding Services from the U.S. to Mexico
  Provides listing of Freight Forwarders along the Border between U.S. and Mexico to effect the cross border documentation services required to move vehicles from the U.S. to Mexico.