Where to Fax in NYC: 5 Places vs. Online (2026 Guide)

By David Thompson · Published February 8, 2026 · Updated January 26, 2026 · 3 min read

It’s 2026 in New York City. You can get a gourmet bagel delivered at 3 AM and tap your phone to ride the subway, but try to find a working fax machine, and suddenly you're transported back to 1995.

Whether you're dealing with the IRS, a landlord in Queens who refuses to use email, or a medical form that "must be faxed," the struggle is real.

If you need to send a document right now, you generally have two choices: brave the weather to find a print shop, or handle it from your couch.

Here is the no-nonsense guide to faxing in NYC.

Option 1: The Physical Stores (The "Old School" Way)

If you absolutely need to hold a paper receipt in your hand, these are your most reliable options across the five boroughs. Just be prepared to pay premium prices for the privilege.

1. FedEx Office (The Reliable Option)

Formerly known as Kinko's, these are the most consistent spots in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn.

• Availability: High. Most neighborhoods have one.
• Cost (2026): Expect to pay around $1.89 to $2.49 for the first page, and slightly less for subsequent pages. International faxes can jump to $5.99+.
• The Vibe: Corporate and cold.
• Pros: The machines usually work, and they provide a printed confirmation page.
• Cons: You will likely wait in line behind someone printing 500 flyers.

2. Staples (The Self-Service Option)

Staples locations (like the ones in Union Square or Chelsea) often have self-service machines near the copiers.

• Cost: Generally $1.79 per page for local sends.
• Pros: You don't always have to talk to a human.
• Cons: Machines are frequently "Out of Service" or jammed.

3. The UPS Store

These are franchises, meaning the owner sets the price.

• Cost: Highly variable. We've seen prices ranging from $1.00 to $3.00 per page depending on if you're in the Upper West Side or Bushwick.
• Pros: Good neighborhood coverage.
• Cons: Not 24/7. Closed on Sundays or early evenings.

4. Local Bodegas & Stationery Shops

The "Hidden Gems." Look for handwritten signs in the window that say Copies / Fax / Keys.

• Cost: Usually the cheapest physical option ($1.00/page).
• Pros: You support a small local business.
• Cons: Cash only. Zero privacy—your sensitive medical records will be sitting on the counter next to a bacon, egg, and cheese.

Option 2: The "New Yorker" Method (Recommended)

Let's do the math. A round-trip subway ride is now roughly $5.80. Add the cost of the fax ($2.00+), and sending a single page physically costs you nearly $8.00 and 45 minutes of your life.

mFax.to allows you to skip the trip entirely.

How it works:

1. Snap: Take a photo of your document with your phone.
2. Upload: Drop it into mFax.to (no account needed to start).
3. Send: Enter the number and hit send.

Summary: The Breakdown

If you're still on the fence, here is the quick comparison:

The Verdict: Unless you need to send a physical object (which you can't fax anyway), there is no reason to visit a store in 2026.

Ready to send? Start a fax on mFax.to now and get on with your day.