Passport or Enhanced ID Requirements for 2010

On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government implemented the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The enforecemnt rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or WHTI-compliant document.

• CHILDREN: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.
  
  Groups of U.S. citizen children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religious group, social organization, or sports team, will be able to enter under adult supervision with originals or copies of their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship. See the Department of Homeland Security's GetYouHome.gov for more information on the changing travel requirements.

For more information visit the U.S. Department of State's Website.

All pleasure craft entering the Great Lakes Ports must report to customs and, or immigration authorities as required by Canadian or United States Law.

The below is for information purposes only and may not be 100% accurate. 
Any specific questions? Use the phone numbers below.

When entering the United States for Immigration Purposes
(All Individuals)

1. Be in possession of a pre-approved form I-68, or
2. utilize an INS videophone station for Immigrations/Customs

(Port of Erie, Pennsylvania-INS videophones (OARS) are located at Dobbins Landing Public Dock, Perry's Landing, The Presque Isle State Park Marina and the John Lampe Marina)

Customs Numbers for entry to the United States:

New York State (Buffalo)
All private vessels must report their arrival to U.S. Customs
1-800-927-5015 to report their arrival.

Pennsylvania (Erie)
All Private Vessels must report their arrival to U.S. Customs
by calling 1(888) 523-BOAT