N.Y. Enhanced Licenses Approved for U.S.-Canada Border Crossing
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it will accept Enhanced Drivers Licenses issued by the state of New York as an acceptable document to cross into the United States from Canada without showing a passport.
Only U.S. citizens are eligible for EDLs, and the New York EDL is available for CDL holders. Drivers wishing to apply need to bring proof-of-citizenship documents that with them.
The move was approved as part of the government’s Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
A regular CDL costs $130 and there is a $30 premium cost for the EDL, with an initial pro-rated renewal fee structure for drivers wishing to take advantage of the new EDL.
Visit the New York DMV’s EDL website for more information, at www.nydmv.state.ny.us/edl-main.htm.
