How to Send a Fax to the USA

Published: Oct 17th, 2023 | Updated: Apr 24th, 2025
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Looking to send a fax to a USA fax number? Need to find a fax service near you? 

Faxaroo is the easiest way to send a fax to fax numbers anywhere across the USA. With Faxaroo now officially launched in the USA, it’s easier than ever to send faxes across the country.

Need to send a fax to the USA but not sure how? No matter where you are in the world, Faxaroo supports your sending requirements by providing an easy-to-use, pay-as-you-go international online fax service to ensure your documents are securely sent to the USA and received on time, every time.

Fax election ballots, confidential government documents, tax returns and more.  No matter what documents you need to fax to the USA, Faxaroo allows for international fax sending any time you need.

Compatible with any device, including your mobile phone, tablet and desktop computer, Faxaroo allows you to send a fax internationally to anywhere in the USA from the comfort of your own home, office or while on-the-go.

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Quick Guide to Sending Fax to a US Number

International fax number format 

To send fax from any country to the US, always follow this format for international faxing; the US country code 1, and then use the area code and the local fax number.

For example, if you want to send fax from Australia to the US, you will need enter the country code for the US, 1 and then the area code and the number you want to fax.  

National fax number format

If you are sending within the US, there is no need to include the country code.  This only requires the area code and the local number.  

Local fax number format

If you are sending within the same area code, just use the local fax number.  

 

US Fax Number Format US Fax Number Code 
US Country Code 1
US Area Code 3 digits, check US area codes here 
US Local Number 7 to 10 digits 
International Fax Number Format  1 - Area Code - Local Number 
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Types of Documents You Can Fax to the USA

  • IRS forms
  • Fax documents for investing and trading
  • Social Security forms

If you are looking for a “fax near me” in the USA there are several options such as UPS fax, Office Depot fax, CVS fax and Walgreens fax service, however visiting a physical store is not always an option and online fax services like Faxaroo are the best alternative to traditional faxing.  

Guidelines for Faxing in the US

You should follow faxing best practices to make sure your fax reaches the right department, especially when dealing with larger organizations. Here are some tips you can follow:

Include a Fax Cover Sheet

It's important to include a cover sheet when sending a Fax with confidential information. This can prevent the fax data from being viewed unintentionally by the wrong recipient who might be waiting at the fax machine for the latest fax. Faxaroo has a number of free fax cover sheet templates for download with all the key information you should include on your cover sheet. All you need to do is fill it out before uploading it to send as a fax.  

Specify Page Count on the Cover Sheet

List the number of fax pages on the cover sheet, stating something like "3 pages, including the cover sheet." This practice assures the recipient that the entire transmission was received intact, with no pages lost during the fax send process. 

How to Send a Fax to USA Using Faxaroo in 3 Easy Steps

1. Upload your fax document to our secure web portal by selecting the document from your device or using our easy drop and drag feature. Faxaroo supports PDF, PNG, GIF and JPEG – so you can easily take a photo of the document using your mobile phone and upload it to Faxaroo within seconds! 

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2. Enter the USA fax number. Be sure to include the area code followed by the fax number.  

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3. Select your payment method. Once you’ve entered the fax number, the final step is to confirm payment. Faxaroo accepts payment via Visa or Mastercard. You’ll only be charged per page sent, USD $2 for the first page and USD $1.50 for every page thereafter. 

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Once you’ve entered your payment details, hit send and we’ll take care of the rest!

 

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Why Our Customers Choose Faxaroo

No sign up required: Makes faxing fast, no logins and passwords required - users don't have to remember yet another login.    

Pay as you go: No subscriptions, meaning users aren’t required to pay monthly fees or worry about canceling after sending just one fax.   

Security: Your documents are handled with care and confidentiality. Faxaroo is ISO 27001 certified, encrypted and processed via TLS encryption for ultimate security.    

Accessibility: Faxaroo is compatible with all devices—smart phones, tablets, and computers—allowing you to send faxes fast while on the go.    

Environmentally Friendly: Reduce paper waste with Faxaroo's digital faxing, contributing to a greener planet.    

Reliability: Faxaroo provides instant fax confirmation of fax delivery via email, giving you peace of mind that your documents have reached their destination.    

Low-cost fax: With Faxaroo, there are no hidden fees. You only pay for the pages you send.    

Compatibility: Faxaroo supports multiple file formats including PDF, PNG, GIF, JPEG.        

Global Reach: Send faxes internationally to destinations like the US, Canada, Japan, and Germany.   

Send as many pages as you need: User can send a large fax (Up to 500 number of pages). Most free fax options restrict sending to a few pages per day or make users upgrade plans to send more.

 

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USA Area Codes

StateArea Code
Alabama 205,251,256,334,938 
Alaska 907 
Arizona 480, 520, 602, 623, 928 
Arkansas 479, 501, 870 
California 209, 213, 310, 323, 408, 415, 424, 442, 510, 530, 559, 562, 619, 626, 650, 657, 661, 707, 714, 760, 805, 818, 831, 858, 909, 916, 925, 949, 951 
Colorado 303, 719, 720, 970 
Connecticut 203, 475, 860 
Delaware 302
Florida 239, 305, 321, 352, 386, 407, 561, 727, 754, 772, 786, 813, 850, 863, 904, 941, 954 
Georgia 229, 404, 470, 478, 678, 706, 762, 770, 912 
Hawaii 808
Idaho 208
Illinois 217, 224, 309, 312, 331, 618, 630, 708, 773, 815, 847, 872 
Indiana 219, 260, 317, 574, 765, 812 
Iowa 319, 515, 563, 641, 712 
Kansas 316, 620, 785, 913 
Kentucky 270, 502, 606, 859 
Louisiana 225, 318, 337, 504, 985 
Maine 207
Maryland 240, 301, 410, 443 
Massachusetts 339, 351, 413, 508, 617, 774, 781, 857, 978 
Michigan231, 248, 269, 313, 517, 586, 616, 734, 810, 906, 947, 989 
Minnesota 218, 320, 507, 612, 651, 763, 952 
Mississippi 228, 601, 662, 769 
Missouri 314, 417, 573, 636, 660, 816 
Montana 406
Nebraska308, 402 
Nevada 702, 775 
New Hampshire 603 
New Jersey 201, 551, 609, 732, 848, 856, 862, 908, 973 
New Mexico 505, 575 
New York 212, 315, 347, 516, 518, 585, 607, 631, 646, 716, 718, 845, 914, 917, 929 
North Carolina 252, 336, 704, 828, 910, 919, 980 
North Dakota 701
Ohio 216, 234, 330, 419, 440, 513, 567, 614, 740, 937 
Oklahoma 405, 539, 580, 918 
Oregon 458, 503, 541, 971 
Pennsylvania 215, 267, 412, 484, 570, 610, 717, 724, 814, 878 
Rhode Island 401
South Carolina 803, 843, 864 
South Dakota605
Tennessee 423, 615, 731, 865, 901, 931 
Texas 210, 214, 254, 281, 325, 361, 409, 430, 432, 469, 512, 682, 713, 806, 817, 830, 832, 903, 915, 936, 940, 956, 972, 979 
Utah 385, 435, 801 
Vermont 802
Virginia 276, 434, 540, 571, 703, 757, 804 
Washington 206, 253, 360, 425, 509 
Washington DC 202 
West Virginia 304
Wisconsin 262, 414, 534, 608, 715, 920 
Wyoming 307 
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Free Fax Services USA

There are a few free fax services but most of the time, these fax for free options only allow free faxing to local numbers. To send international faxes it’s best to search for a fax service that is transparent with their fax prices. 

Faxaroo can help you send fax to USA, Canada, Australia, Germany and Japan from $2 for your first page. Put an end to searching for a fax service near me and start faxing to USA straight away with Faxaroo.  

Find out why Faxaroo is the best alternative to free fax services.

No Fax Office Near You?

In the USA there are a number of fax stores (Walmart, UPS, FedEx, Staples and Office Depot) that offer fax machine services. However, if you are looking for convenience and a low cost fax option then Faxaroo has you covered. Compare fax office costs here

 

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The Best Way to Fax? Why Choose Faxaroo

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Secure & Reliable

Faxaroo takes data protection seriously, with its ISO 27001 certification. All faxes are encrypted and processed via TLS encryption. Faxes are automatically deleted once they’ve been sent. 

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Pay Per Fax Page

Faxaroo works on a pay-as-you-go basis, meaning you can send faxes whenever you need to without being stuck on a monthly plan. If you only need to fax one-time, Faxaroo is a great, no-strings-attached option.

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No sign-up required - only pay for the fax pages you send. It’s as easy as uploading your fax document to our fax platform and we’ll handle the rest.

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