Can You Fax at CVS? No — But You Can Fax From Your Phone Right Now
CVS does not offer public fax services at any of its 9,000+ locations. Skip the wasted trip and fax any document from your phone, tablet, or computer with OneFaxNow. No account, no subscription — just upload, send, and pay only if delivery succeeds.
Why CVS Cannot Fax Your Documents
If you drove to CVS expecting to send a fax, you are not alone. With over 9,000 locations nationwide, it seems like the kind of service they would offer. Here is the reality:
No public fax machines
CVS does not provide fax machines for customer use at any of its 9,000+ U.S. locations. Faxing is not listed under any CVS in-store service.
Pharmacy fax is internal only
While CVS pharmacies have fax machines, these are restricted to receiving prescriptions from doctors and handling insurance communications. Staff cannot fax personal documents for customers.
HIPAA regulations block public use
CVS pharmacy fax machines handle protected health information (PHI). HIPAA requires these machines be in controlled-access areas — letting the public use them would violate federal privacy rules.
271 stores closing in 2025
CVS is shutting 271 stores in 2025 as part of a multi-year restructuring plan. Over 1,100 locations have closed since 2021, making any in-store service even less reliable.
Bottom line: Neither CVS nor Walgreens offers fax services. If you need to fax a document today, an online fax service is your fastest and most affordable option.
OneFaxNow vs. In-Store Fax: Cost Comparison
Retail stores charge per page. A 5-page fax at FedEx or Staples can cost $7 to $12. OneFaxNow uses flat-rate pricing — no surprises.
| Location | 1 Page | 5 Pages | 10 Pages |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedEx Office | $1.89 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
| UPS Store | $2.00 | $10.00 | $20.00 |
| Staples | $1.79 | $8.15 | $15.51 |
| Public Library | $0.50 | $2.50 | $5.00 |
| OneFaxNow | $3.50 | $3.50 | $3.50 |
- OneFaxNow pricing: $3.50 for 1-10 pages, $5.00 for 11-50 pages
- HIPAA fax available: $6.50 (1-10 pages), $10.00 (11-50 pages)
- Store prices based on published 2025 rates and may vary by location
Why Fax From Your Phone Instead of a Store
Even if you find a store with a fax machine, here is why an online fax is a better experience.
Available 24/7
FedEx and Staples close evenings and weekends. OneFaxNow works any time, any day — including holidays.
Flat rate, not per page
A 10-page fax costs $3.50 total with OneFaxNow. At FedEx, those same 10 pages cost $18.90.
Privacy and security
No feeding personal or medical documents through a public machine. Your files are encrypted in transit and deleted after delivery.
Automatic retries
If the line is busy, OneFaxNow retries up to 3 times automatically. In-store machines usually get one shot.
Real-time tracking
Watch your fax progress live on a status page and get email confirmation when delivered. No guessing if it went through.
Pay only on success
Your card is authorized at checkout but captured only if delivery succeeds. If all retries fail, you pay $0.
How to Fax Without CVS in 4 Steps
Upload your document
- Go to Pay-Per-Fax on OneFaxNow
- Upload your file: PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, or TIF
- Up to 20 MB per file and 50 pages total
Enter the fax number
- Type the U.S. or Canada fax number
- We auto-format it for you
- Add a cover page if needed (we generate one for you)
Pay securely
- $3.50 for 1-10 pages, $5.00 for 11-50 pages
- Card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay
- Authorization only — capture on successful delivery
Track delivery in real time
- Watch each transmission attempt on your status page
- Automatic retries if the line is busy
- Email confirmation when delivered
Documents People Try to Fax at CVS
These are the most common documents people expect to fax at CVS. All of them can be sent instantly from your phone with OneFaxNow.
Medical & Insurance
- Prescription transfer requests
- Insurance claim forms
- Prior authorization forms
- Medical records requests
- HIPAA release forms
Need to fax PHI? Enable HIPAA mode for compliant transmission with an instant BAA.
Government & Legal
- IRS forms (SS-4, 2848, 8821)
- DMV and licensing paperwork
- Court documents
- Social Security forms
- FOIA requests
Business & Personal
- Signed contracts and agreements
- Employment verification forms
- School enrollment documents
- Real estate closing paperwork
- Authorization and consent forms
Need to Fax Medical Documents? Use HIPAA Mode
If you were headed to CVS to fax medical records, insurance forms, or anything containing protected health information (PHI), OneFaxNow's HIPAA mode is the safer choice. No public machine exposure, no store employee handling your documents — and unlike a CVS pharmacy fax, it is actually available for you to use.
- Encrypted transmission with audit trail
- Instant Business Associate Agreement (BAA)
- Secure file deletion after delivery
- Full HIPAA-compliant handling
HIPAA pricing: $6.50 for 1-10 pages, $10.00 for 11-50 pages
Flat-Rate Pricing — Cheaper Than Any Store
Most documents fit in our Lite tier. No per-page fees, no hidden costs.
Lite Fax
1-10 pages
For quick forms, letters, and short documents
Standard Fax
11-50 pages
For longer documents and multi-page packets
- U.S. & Canada fax numbers only
- Cover page counts toward total page count
- Pay only on successful delivery
Faxing at CVS: Common Questions
Does CVS offer fax services?
No. CVS does not offer public fax services at any of its 9,000+ locations. While pharmacies have internal fax machines, these are restricted to receiving prescriptions from doctors and handling insurance communications. They are not available for customer use.
Can the CVS pharmacy fax a document for me?
No. CVS pharmacy fax machines are for internal use only, limited to receiving prescriptions and insurance communications. Staff cannot fax personal documents for customers due to store policy, HIPAA regulations, and liability concerns.
Why doesn't CVS let customers use their fax machines?
CVS pharmacy fax machines handle protected health information (PHI) under HIPAA regulations. Federal rules require these machines be in controlled-access areas. Letting the public use them would risk violating patient privacy laws. CVS also does not position itself as an office services provider.
Does Walgreens have fax services?
No. Like CVS, Walgreens does not offer fax services to the public at any of its locations. Their fax machines are also pharmacy-internal only.
Where can I fax near me if CVS doesn't fax?
Physical options include FedEx Office ($1.89-$2.49/page), UPS Store ($1.00-$3.00/page), Staples ($1.49-$1.79/page), and public libraries ($0.25-$3.00/page). Or skip the trip entirely and use OneFaxNow to fax from your phone for a flat $3.50 (1-10 pages).
How much does it cost to fax at a store?
In-store fax services charge per page. FedEx Office charges $1.89-$2.49/page, Staples charges $1.49-$1.79 for the first page, and UPS Store charges $1.00-$3.00/page. A 5-page fax could cost $7-$12 at these locations. OneFaxNow charges a flat $3.50 for 1-10 pages with no per-page fees.
Can I fax from my phone instead of going to a store?
Yes. OneFaxNow lets you fax from any phone, tablet, or computer. Upload your document (PDF, DOCX, JPG, PNG, or TIF), enter the fax number, and pay only if delivery succeeds. No app download, no account, no subscription required.
Is it safe to fax medical documents online?
Yes. OneFaxNow offers HIPAA-compliant faxing with encryption, audit logs, secure file deletion, and an instant Business Associate Agreement (BAA). This is actually more secure than feeding documents through a public fax machine at a retail store.
What happens if my fax does not go through?
OneFaxNow automatically retries up to 3 times if the receiving fax line is busy. You can track every attempt in real time on your status page. If all retries fail, you pay $0 — your card authorization is released.
Skip the Store. Fax From Your Phone.
No CVS trip needed. Upload your document, enter the fax number, and send — all from your phone. No account, no subscription, and you pay only if delivery succeeds.