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Complete Guide to FedEx Fax Services

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Faxing remains a good option when sharing personal or business documents. But what do you do when you don’t have a fax machine at home or in the office? 

One option is turning to a retail store. You can fax in FedEx retail centers, but you’ll need to find a nearby fax service location, drive there, and wait until someone’s available to help you. This might be fine for a one-time use, but sending multiple pages or multiple faxes can get expensive to use FedEx faxing.

A better option is to use an online faxing service like eFax®, which allows you to securely share documents via the Internet using connected devices. Sign up for eFax® today to send or receive faxes anytime from anywhere on oyur computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile phone. 


Can You Fax at FedEx?

Yes, you can fax at FedEx using FedEx Office locations, which offers faxing and other related services, such as printing and shredding.

FedEx faxing lets you send local, national, and international faxes using its self-service fax machines or with the help of the attending personnel.


What is the FedEx Fax Number?

Finding the fax number for a specific FedEx location requires you to call the store. It does not publish the fax numbers.


How Much Does it Cost to Fax at FedEx?

Here’s a breakdown of how much it costs send a FedEx fax.

The first page of the documentEach additional page of the document
Charges for local faxes$1.89$1.59
Long distance faxing$2.49$2.19
International faxes$5.99$3.99

Note: As with other in-store faxing solutions like UPS fax, the cost to fax at FedEx may vary by location.


How to Find a FedEx Fax Store?

You can use an online search engine like Google or Google Maps to find a FedEx facing location or go to the company’s website and click on Locations and enter your address. Look for locations that are labeled “FedEx Office Print and Ship Center,” most of which offer faxing services under printing services. 

Each location shows the approximate distance from your position, business hours, physical address, and contact details. 

Note: Be sure to call to confirm that the store offers faxing services. 


How to Fax Documents at FedEx

Step-by-Step Guide to Sending a Fax from FedEx

Here’s how to send your document by fax from FedEx:

1. Gather the Required Items

Prepare the documents you want to fax and the recipient’s fax number. 

2. Find a FedEx Office Store Near You

Use the FedEx website or search on Google for stores near you (as mentioned above) and confirm that the one closest to you has faxing services before visiting them. 

3. Have the Attending Personnel Fax for You

Once you get to the store, tell the attendant that you need to fax a document. 

Complete the complementary cover sheet with your information. Add the recipient’s details, including their fax number. 

Give the cover sheet and your document to the store clerk and wait for them to confirm the number of pages and the cost of the fax. 

The attendant will dial the recipient’s fax number and press the “Send” button.

Wait for the fax machine to connect, scan the document, and send the fax. 

4. Wait to Confirm the Delivery 

Wait for the fax machine to complete sending and confirm successful delivery. 

If it fails, the attendant will try faxing again. 

5. Retrieve Your Document

Collect your document from the attendant. If needed, you can shred it. 

6. Pay for the Fax

Pay the required fee before leaving the store. 

Additional Pro Tip

Declining the help of the attending personnel and faxing the document yourself can reduce the chances of leakage or mishandling. You can ask to do it yourself. The clerk may have to dial the number for you, but you may be able to load the machine yourself and avoiding someone else from seeing what your sending.

Online faxing provides a more secure way to transmit sensitive information, using advanced encryption protocols. These measures ensure your documents remain private and protected throughout the entire process.

For those seeking a trusted provider, eFax® offers a secure and reliable online faxing service with enterprise-grade encryption, including security for HIPAA compliance.


FedEx Fax: A Viable Option for Occasional Needs

If you only need to send faxes occasionally, a shipping and faxing center like FedEx can be a viable alternative to online fax. The FedEx fax service allows you to send faxes in-store at a number of their locations, for a nominal fee. You don’t even need your own fax number to send faxes. 

By searching for fax services near me, you can findAt a FedEx Office location and:

  • Send and receive faxes locally, domestically, and internationally.
  • Fax documents that are letter-sized and legal-sized.
  • Get a FedEx fax cover sheet for free.
  • Receive a printed fax confirmation.
  • Use the self-service copiers.

If your work or personal life requires faxing on a more regular basis, you’ll likely want to use an online fax service instead of FedEx faxing. eFax® provides scalable and affordable online faxing plans, giving you flexible options for all your faxing needs. With eFax®, you can:

  • Use your mobile phone or tablet to send faxes from your email or the eFax® app.
  • Store your files in eFax’s cloud storage.
  • Send faxes securely with HIPAA compliance.
  • Achieve peace of mind with delivery confirmation.

eFax® – Online Alternative to Traditional Fax Services

eFax® offers a comprehensive, convenient, secure, and compliant online fax solution. The service streamlines fax management, works with email, and secures your data during transmission and while stored online. 

You can send faxes from anywhere, anytime, reducing your faxing costs. You only need to pay a low monthly fee for local, national, and international faxes. 

We also offer solutions that meet strict compliance regulations. 

For example, eFax Corporate® is HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) certified for compliance with SOC 1 & 2, PCI DSS, and GLBA requirements.

 Sign up for eFax® today and start sending or receiving faxes conveniently wherever you are without using any fax machine!


FAQ’s

Here are answers to common questions about FedEx Office’s faxing services.

You can send legal-size and letter-size physical documents using FedEx fax. The service also allows you to add a cover sheet at no extra cost. But if you need a solution that also faxes digital format documents, try eFax. You can even sign documents electronically before sending them!

It’s generally secure to send your documents via FedEx faxing. However, choose the self-serve option if available to avoid having a store associate or customer see what you’re sending.

Yes. You can receive a fax at a FedEx location near you. When you receive a fax, a FedEx attendant holds it until you pick it up.

It can take one to several minutes to send a fax via FedEx. The duration of the transmission depends on several factors. 

For example, the usual scanning time is 30 to 60 seconds per page. However, if your document is large, it can take longer to send. You’ll also need to think about the time it takes to travel to the store and waiting your turn.

Yes, although there are additional fees for faxing to an international number.

Yes, FedEx Office locations have fax machines that you can use to send faxes. It’s a good idea to call your local FedEx Office to determine FedEx fax service pricing and availability. 

FedEx charges based on location, so you will need to contact your local store to get the exact price. In general, local fax starts around $2.19 per page, domestic fax around $2.49 per page, and international fax varies depending on the destination.

You can use an online fax service like eFax. You may also find in-store faxing available at places like Staples, Office Depot, or UPS.

No. You have to send or receive faxes at the store. For online faxing, use eFax®.

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