How to Fax Legal Documents Online

Common Legal Documents Sent by Fax

• Contracts and agreements
• Court filings and motions
• Legal notices and demand letters
• Real estate documents
• Insurance claims and forms
• Power of attorney documents
• Signed authorizations and releases

Is Faxing Legal Documents Valid?

Faxed signatures are generally accepted as legally binding in most US jurisdictions. The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) and the federal E-SIGN Act recognize faxed and electronic signatures as valid.

Some courts and government agencies specifically require fax (rather than email) for certain submissions because fax provides a direct, timestamped transmission record. Always verify with the receiving party whether faxed copies are acceptable for your specific document.

How to Fax Legal Documents Online

1. Prepare your document — sign it, then scan to PDF or take a clear photo.
2. Go to perpagefax.com and upload your signed document.
3. Enter the recipient's fax number.
4. Optionally add a cover page with recipient name, your name, and subject.
5. Pay $0.50/page via Stripe.
6. Track delivery on the live status page and save the confirmation as proof of transmission.

How Long Does It Take?

Faxes sent through PerPageFax are delivered within minutes. You can track delivery in real time on the live status page and receive a confirmation once the recipient's fax machine has received your document.

For time-sensitive legal documents, send during the recipient's business hours to ensure someone is available to process the fax promptly. Keep your delivery confirmation as proof of the exact transmission time.

Best Practices for Faxing Legal Documents

• Always include a cover page for legal faxes — include recipient name, your name, subject, and page count.
• Verify the fax number before sending — faxing to the wrong number can have legal consequences.
• Save your delivery confirmation as proof of transmission.
• For time-sensitive filings, send during business hours to ensure prompt receipt.
• Keep a copy of what you faxed for your records.

Sources

• 15 U.S.C. § 7001 — Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act — Federal law recognizing electronic signatures, including faxed signatures, as legally valid.
• Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA) — Adopted by 49 states, DC, Puerto Rico, and USVI; gives electronic records and signatures the same legal effect as paper.

Last updated: July 25, 2026