How to fax documents to your unemployment office

State unemployment offices often ask for proof of identity, pay stubs, separation letters or signed forms, and some take them by fax.

FastFax lets you send a fax online from your phone or computer for as little as 2¢ a page, with no subscription. US fax numbers only, up to 100 pages per fax.

Before you send

Each state runs its own unemployment program. Many prefer uploads through your online account, but some notices list a fax number for documents. Use the fax number on the letter or notice you received, or on your state agency's official website.

How to send it

1. Scan the requested documents on fastfax.app: ID front and back, pay stubs, letters.
2. Add a cover page with the unit from your notice in To, and your claim ID and name in the subject. Use only the last 4 digits of your SSN unless the form asks for more.
3. Type the fax number, check the preview, and send.
4. Save the Fax Transmission Confirmation PDF. It shows the date and time, which helps if there's a deadline.

Tips

• Send everything the notice asks for in one fax, in the order listed.
• Keep each page clear and straight; FastFax's scanner crops and sharpens photos automatically.
• If the line is busy, try early in the morning. Failed faxes don't use up your pages.

After you send

Download the Fax Transmission Confirmation PDF and keep it until your claim is settled. If the agency asks, it shows the number you faxed, the delivery time and every page they received.

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