Need a printable fax cover sheet? Get four free, ready-to-print templates for standard, confidential, and urgent faxes — plus tips for filling them out correctly and printing them without errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a printable fax cover sheet include?
A printable fax cover sheet must include the recipient's name, company, and fax number; your name, company, and phone number; today's date; a subject line; and the total page count including the cover sheet. For sensitive documents, add a confidentiality notice. See our full field list in [how to fill out a fax cover page](/blog/how-to-fill-out-a-fax-cover-page/).
Is it OK to handwrite a fax cover sheet?
Yes — handwritten cover sheets are perfectly acceptable for personal or informal faxes. Use clear block printing and confirm all fields are legible. For professional, medical, or legal faxes, a typed or printed cover sheet looks more polished and reduces the risk of misreading.
Do I really need a cover sheet when faxing?
A cover sheet is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended. Without one, your fax may sit unclaimed in a shared tray, be misrouted, or arrive with no context. For medical, legal, or business faxes, always include one. Read more in our guide on [fax cover letters vs. cover sheets](/blog/fax-cover-letter-vs-cover-sheet/).
What font size is best for a fax cover sheet?
Use at least 12pt for body text and 14–16pt for headers. Fax transmission can degrade fine print — anything below 10pt often becomes unreadable on the receiving end. Sans-serif fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Calibri) reproduce more cleanly on fax machines than serif fonts like Times New Roman.
Can I fax without printing a cover sheet?
Yes. The mFax app automatically adds a digital cover page to any fax you send — no printing required. Or use the free [mFax cover sheet generator](https://mfax.to/fax-cover-sheet/) to build one online and send it directly from your browser.