Crossing US border with Mexican plates

Member since 07 December 2017

YawningLionNew member11 June 2021 21:59:14

Hello All,

I just purchased a vehicle here in MX and I plan to drive to the US. We could only put one person on the title, so I put my spouse, who is a Mexican citizen.

Thing is, I am driving to the US with the vehicle, but she can't cross the border. Will they let me in even though my name is not on the title?

dviduya New member

Member since 21 September 2020

dviduyaNew member12 June 2021 04:38:13

Hi there, as far as I remember when I called the CBP, land crossings aren´t permitted to non-us citizens or residents. Only Permanent Residents and US Citizens are allowed to cross the border.

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article- … uage=en_US

In terms of crossing with the car, it MAY be permitted if you show the proper paperwork that you are married to the owner of the car. But best to confirm with US gov agencies.