By Michael Chen · Published April 22, 2026 · Updated October 30, 2026 · 6 min read
Los Angeles runs on paper. Entertainment contracts, talent releases, insurance claims, medical forms, real estate paperwork — countless industries in LA still require faxes to move deals forward. And in a city famous for traffic and $25 parking lots, finding fax services in Los Angeles is less about knowing they exist and more about calculating whether the trip is actually worth it.
This guide maps every reliable option — from major chains to public libraries — with current prices and hours. And for those who have sat in Westside traffic for 45 minutes just to fax two pages, there is a better way.
Where to Fax in Los Angeles
The UPS Store
The UPS Store is the most geographically distributed option in LA, with roughly 120 locations across the county. You will find them in most major neighborhoods: Downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Westwood, Echo Park, Silver Lake, Culver City, Boyle Heights, Highland Park, and throughout the San Fernando Valley.
Fax services are staffed at the counter — hand your documents to an employee who sends the fax and provides a confirmation sheet.
Typical prices:
| Send type | First page | Additional pages |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $3.00 | $2.00 |
| International | $7.00 | $5.00 |
| Receive (incoming) | $1.00–$2.00/page | — |
Hours: Most locations open Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM, Saturday 9 AM–5 PM. Most are closed Sunday.
Franchise pricing varies
UPS Store locations are individually owned franchises. Prices in Beverly Hills, Century City, or Brentwood can run 15–20% higher than the standard rates listed above. Call ahead if you're in a high-rent corridor.
For a deeper look at the chain-wide fax experience, see our complete UPS Store fax guide.
FedEx Office
FedEx Office (formerly Kinko's) has over 150 locations in the greater LA area, including multiple branches in Downtown, Hollywood, Miracle Mile, Koreatown, Westwood, Brentwood, and West Hollywood. Unlike UPS, FedEx uses self-service kiosks for many functions, though staff can assist with faxing.
Important: FedEx Office requires a physical printed document. If your file exists only as a PDF on your phone or laptop, you must print it first (an added cost and step) before you can fax it.
Typical prices:
| Send type | First page | Additional pages |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | $1.89–$2.49 | $1.59–$2.19 |
| International | $3.49–$5.99 | ~$3.00+ |
| Receive | ~$1.00/page | — |
FedEx provides a free cover sheet and a printed confirmation page with every transmission. Note that a $1.00 fee applies for failed or unsuccessful transmissions.
Hours: Typically Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM, Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. FedEx has the latest weekday hours of any major chain — useful if you have an evening deadline.
See our full FedEx Office fax guide for more detail on pricing tiers and self-service vs. assisted options.
Staples
Staples operates about 40 locations across the LA area, with stores in key areas including Downtown (Figueroa), Koreatown (W 6th St), West LA (National Blvd), and Baldwin Hills (Santa Rosalia Dr). Many Staples stores offer self-service fax machines near the copy center.
Typical prices:
| Send type | First page | Additional pages |
|---|---|---|
| Local | $1.79 | $1.59 |
| National | $2.39 | $2.19 |
| International | $5.99 | $3.99 |
| Receive | ~$1.00/page | — |
Staples does not charge extra for the cover page. Hours: Typically Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 or 9 PM, Sat 9 AM–9 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Check the full breakdown in our Staples fax guide.
Office Depot
Office Depot has about 14 locations in the LA area. Not every branch offers public fax services — call ahead before making the drive.
Typical prices: $1.49–$1.99 per page domestic, $2.99–$4.99 for international. See details in the Office Depot fax guide.
Independent Shipping & Copy Shops
Several independent operators serve the LA market and are worth knowing:
- US 24/7 Postal Center (10008 National Blvd, Palms/Cheviot Hills) — offers local, domestic long-distance, and international faxing with dedicated satellite fax numbers. Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM, Sat 10 AM–3 PM.
- PostalAnnex (5280 E Beverly Blvd, East LA) — full-service packing and shipping with fax available. Call (323) 726-3100 for rates.
- LA Copycenter (9130 Reseda Blvd, Northridge) — extended hours six days a week, serves the San Fernando Valley. Call (800) 554-2202.
- Miracle Mail (multiple LA locations) — outgoing, incoming, and international fax with confirmation sheets on every send.
Independent shops often have faster counter service and more flexible hours than national chains. Prices vary — call for a quote.
Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL)
The LAPL system has 73 branches, and some do offer fax services — but not all. This is not a system-wide service. Confirmed branches with fax available:
- Los Feliz Branch — 1874 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles 90027
- Fairfax Branch — 161 S Gardner St, Los Angeles 90036
- West LA Regional Branch — 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles 90025
- West Valley Regional Branch — 19036 Vanowen St, Reseda 91335
Typical pricing: $0.10–$1.00 per page domestic, $1.00–$5.00 international. Most library locations offer outgoing fax only (no receiving).
Always call first
Library fax availability changes. Hours vary significantly by branch, and not every location with a public fax machine has it consistently operational. Call the branch directly before making the trip — it can save you real time.
See our dedicated library fax cost guide for more on what to expect across different library systems.
LA Fax Prices at a Glance
| Provider | Domestic (1st page) | Domestic (add'l) | International (1st page) | Receive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UPS Store | $3.00 | $2.00 | $7.00 | $1.00–$2.00 |
| FedEx Office | $1.89–$2.49 | $1.59–$2.19 | $3.49–$5.99 | ~$1.00 |
| Staples | $1.79–$2.39 | $1.59–$2.19 | $5.99 | ~$1.00 |
| Office Depot | $1.49–$1.99 | Same | $2.99–$4.99 | Varies |
| LAPL branches | $0.10–$1.00 | Same | $1.00–$5.00 | Usually N/A |
| mFax.to | See site | See site | See site | Included |
All prices subject to California sales tax. Franchise locations may differ from chain averages.
Myth Busters: These Places Do NOT Have Fax
Several LA residents waste time searching for fax at locations that simply do not offer it publicly.
CVS & Walgreens — no public fax
Both chains have fax machines, but they are for internal pharmacy use only — receiving prescription orders from doctors. They are not available to customers. Full stop.
USPS Post Offices — no fax
The United States Postal Service does not offer fax services at any of its locations. If you need a government-adjacent service that also faxes, PostalAnnex or independent shipping stores are the right category.
Walmart — discontinued
Walmart discontinued its public fax services nationwide. The service no longer exists at any US location.
The Real Cost of Faxing in LA: Traffic + Parking
The per-page price on the store's sign is the beginning of the cost, not the whole picture. Los Angeles adds layers that no other city in the US quite matches.
A typical fax errand in LA looks like this:
- Parking in Downtown or West Hollywood: $15–$30 for even a short visit
- Traffic: A 2-mile trip can take 20–40 minutes during business hours
- Wait time at the counter: 5–15 minutes, longer at busy FedEx locations
- Total time: 45–75 minutes for a task that takes under 2 minutes online
For entertainment industry workers with late-night deadlines, there is no 24-hour physical fax option in LA. No store stays open all night.
Send a Fax from Anywhere in Los Angeles
mFax.to is a mobile fax app available on iOS and Android. It lets you send and receive faxes directly from your phone — no fax machine, no printer, no parking garage.
How it works:
- Open the mFax app or visit mFax.to
- Upload your document (PDF, Word file, or a photo you take on the spot)
- Enter the fax number and hit send
- Receive a delivery confirmation
Why LA residents use mFax
No parking. No traffic. Available 24/7, even for 11 PM entertainment deadlines. Send from the Valley, the Westside, or anywhere in the county without leaving your desk.
For those who need to receive faxes regularly, mFax lets you get a dedicated fax number with an LA area code (213, 310, 323, 424, 747) so counterparties can reach you directly.
If you're faxing from your iPhone, our iPhone fax guide walks through the process step by step. Android users can find the equivalent in our Android fax guide.
Quick Comparison: Store vs. Phone
| Factor | FedEx / UPS / Staples | mFax.to |
|---|---|---|
| Cost (1 page domestic) | $1.79–$3.00 + parking ($15–$30) | Low flat rate |
| Time required | 45–75 minutes | Under 2 minutes |
| Hours | Until 7–9 PM | 24/7 |
| Format accepted | Physical paper only | PDF, photo, Word |
| Confirmation | Printed receipt | Digital delivery receipt |
| Privacy | Public store counter | Private device |
If you need to hold a physical confirmation slip or send an original paper document, a store visit is your only option. For everything else — a scanned form, a PDF lease, an IRS document — sending from your phone is faster, cheaper, and doesn't require a parking spot.
Skip the drive. Send your fax on mFax.to in under 2 minutes.