Where can I fax something near me?
You can fax something near you at FedEx Office, The UPS Store, Office Depot and Staples stores, and at some public libraries. Call before you go, because services, prices and hours vary by location.
You can also skip the trip and fax a PDF or photos of your pages from faxfair.com, on your phone or a computer.
Stores that send faxes
FedEx Office
You can send a fax yourself at a self-service copier station, or ask a team member at the counter. FedEx Office says it sends local, long-distance and international faxes, though international availability can differ from store to store. Some locations can also receive a fax for you to pick up.
The UPS Store
The UPS Store lists sending and receiving faxes as a service. Its locations are owned and run by franchisees, though one or more may be company-owned.
Office Depot
Office Depot says you can scan and fax documents at its self-service printers in store. Its page doesn't list fax prices, so ask the store.
Office Depot self-service printing
Staples
Staples lists faxing in the business center of its in-store services, without a price, so ask your store what it charges.
Public libraries
Some libraries send faxes, and each one sets its own rules and prices.
- King County Library System in Washington says all its libraries have faxing when they're open. You can send a fax there for free at its Library Document Stations.
- Palm Beach County Library System in Florida lists $1.75 for the first page of a fax to the U.S., Canada or the Caribbean and $1.00 a page after that. Those prices are as of October 2026, and the library sends faxes but can't receive them.
To find out about your library, search its website for "fax" or call the front desk.
At a glance
Based on each provider's own website, read on October 30 and 31, 2026.
| Place | Send | Receive | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx Office | Yes, self-service or at the counter | Some locations | Varies by store |
| The UPS Store | Yes | Yes, services vary by location | May vary by location |
| Office Depot | Yes, self-service printer | Not stated on its page | Not listed; ask the store |
| Staples | Yes, business center | Not stated on its page | Not listed; ask the store |
| Public library | At some libraries | Ask first; Palm Beach County's can't | Free at some, paid at others |
For the prices individual stores and libraries list, side by side with fax websites and apps, read how much it costs to fax.
How to send a fax at a store
- Find a store and call ahead Ask if they send faxes today, what it costs, and whether they can send to the number you have.
- Bring what you need Take your pages, the fax number with its area code and a way to pay. If the office asked for a cover sheet, you can make one free and print it.
- Send it Use the self-service machine or ask a staff member for help.
- Keep the confirmation page Ask for the page that shows the fax went through, and keep it with your papers.
If the store is closed or too far away, you can send the fax from this website. As of November 2026, a fax of up to 40 pages costs $2.49. We only charge your card when the fax is delivered. If the fax fails, we cancel the payment and you aren't charged. For paper pages, the FaxFair iPhone app scans them with your camera.
Send a fax onlineQuestions
How much does it cost to fax at a store?
It depends on the store. FedEx Office says prices vary by store, and The UPS Store says prices may vary by location. Call ahead and ask what your number of pages will cost.
Can I send an international fax at FedEx Office?
FedEx Office says it sends local, long-distance and international faxes, but that international availability may vary by location, so call the store to check.
Can a store receive a fax for me?
Some can. FedEx Office says some locations can receive faxes for pickup, and The UPS Store lists receiving faxes as a service. Ask the store for its fax number before you give it out.
Is there a way to fax without going anywhere?
Yes, you can upload a PDF or photos of your pages at faxfair.com and fax them from there. A fax app on your phone can also scan paper pages and send the fax from where you are.
Sources
The pages we read for this guide.
- FedEx Office, "In-store self-service fax services at FedEx Office"
- FedEx Office, store locator
- The UPS Store, "Faxing Services & Secure Faxing"
- The UPS Store, store locator
- Office Depot, "In-store Self-Service Printing"
- Staples, "Professional Print Services at Your Local Staples"
- King County Library System, "Can I send a fax at the library?"
- Palm Beach County Library System, fax page