In a message dated 28/01/2005 12:10:09 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Why  would they ask for the vehicle title at a border crossing, or why are
you  giving it to them?
The title to my car sits in a safe-deposit box all the  time.  You wouldn't
want to have it in the
vehicle.
I've never had  them even ask for the vehicle registration card at the Canada
 border.

Vehicles in Ontario have just a registration  certificate which we keep in
the vehicle or on our person.

    The title is needed at the border when importing a  vehicle into Canada.
I think this is what Benny Boy was trying to  explain.  It is not needed for
visiting.  The title must be presented  to the US customs 72 hours before the
vehicle is allowed to exit the USA.
The vehicle is not needed nor wanted at the border during this time.   They
do checks on it then give clearance for exportation.  Once you have  the
exportation approval then you bring the vehicle and pick up that  documentation.
Then you go deal with the Canadian Customs for importation  duties, taxes,
conformation etc.  I have gone through this ritual a few  times now, so this
information is from first hand experience.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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