Fax Header

A fax header is the line of text that appears at the top of each faxed page. It usually shows the date and time, the sender’s name or business, and their fax number, so the recipient knows who sent it. In the US, these details are required by law. With an online fax service, you can set a header for each fax you send, or save one as the default for all your faxes.

What a Fax Header Includes:

• Sender's Name or Company – Identifies who the fax sender is.

• Fax Number – Displays the sender’s fax number.

• Date & Time – Shows when the fax was sent.

• Recipient’s Number (Optional) – Some systems include the destination fax number.

• Page Number (Optional) – Helps organise multi-page faxes.

   

Why Use a Fax Header:

• Ensures professionalism and credibility.

• Helps recipients track the sender and time of the fax.

• To meet fax compliance in certain industries, such as healthcare.