I lost my birth certificate, and am traveling to Canada soon. What else will provide proof of citizenship?

Well, show them the photo copy, along with your other documents. I dont know if it will work. Maybe they will order you a birth certificate, but you will have to wait till it comes in before you can travel. Who knows, give it a shot, but its unlikely that they will let you.

photo copy of your certificate will work. But make sure you have your drivers license and info as well...if you havea passport that is best.

If you were born in the U.S. only your certified copy of your birth certificate or a passport can be used for proof of citizenship. If you are a naturalized citizen, then your citizenship card. None of the things you named are acceptable. A photocopy is not acceptable. You need to get a new certified copy of your birth certificate...and I think, when you order it it is wise to go ahead and get two and keep them in separate places so they can't get lost together. If you do not know what office in the state or county you were born in to contact, just use the site below and choose the state you were born in and it will lead you to the info.

Fastest way: Go to the local health department where you were born. Fill out the form and pay the fee.

I did that recently for two of my sons. (Because I was parent, I was able to get it for them and this is a big city where records are kept in town). I went in the morning and the line wasn't very long for people requesting birth and death certificates. After paying my fee (not much but purchase an extra one as back up to put in a safe place), the clerk worked on my order and in a few minutes it was ready.

I was born in a small California town and I've always gone to the county seat for my birth certificate..

Guard it with your life.

My son needed that in order to drive with us to Canada from Washington state. My husband and I had US passports so that was easy.

your military ID MIGHT be enough. It depends on if you get a decent guard or a complete @ ss. Don't be suprised if you get refused entry without a birth certificate.

The basic concern is not entering Canada but returning to the US. Increased ID requirements are a result of rules set into place by the Department of Homeland Security. I would contact US Customs and Immigration to confirm what ID you require. I would also suggest that you try to get a new birth certificate and then apply for a passport since travel requirements are only going to get stricter over the next year.