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Fill in the fields, check the preview, then print the sheet or save it as a PDF. It runs in your browser. Nothing you type is uploaded or stored.

Last updated November 1, 2026 · By Harbor Privacy

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Keep private details off the cover sheet. Anyone who handles the fax can read it.

Print or save as PDF gives a flat sheet. Download fillable PDF gives a PDF with editable fields, so you or someone else can fill it in or change it later in any PDF reader.

FAX
Date
To
Fax
Phone
From
Phone
Fax
Pages
Subject
Message
CONFIDENTIAL: This fax is intended only for the person or organization named above. If you received it in error, please call the sender at the phone number above and destroy all copies.

What a fax cover sheet is and what it needs

A fax cover sheet is the first page of a fax. It tells the person at the other end who the fax is from, who it is for, the date, and how many pages to expect, so the pages reach the right desk. This generator makes one in your browser. It is free, needs no account, and uploads nothing.

How to make a fax cover sheet

  1. Enter the recipient's name and fax number under To.
  2. Enter your name and phone number under From.
  3. Set the date and the total page count, including the cover sheet.
  4. Add a short subject and, if needed, a one or two line message. Tick any flags such as Urgent or For review.
  5. Click Print or save as PDF. Choose Save as PDF in the print dialog if you plan to send it online.

Plain-text template

If you would rather paste text into your own document, this is the same layout:

FAX

Date:
To:
Fax:
Phone:
From:
Phone:
Pages (including cover):
Subject:

Message:

CONFIDENTIAL: This fax is intended only for the person or
organization named above. If you received it in error, please call
the sender and destroy all copies.

More detail: what to include on a fax cover sheet, faxing medical records, and how to send a fax online without an account.

Ready to send? Harbor Fax sends to any US or Canadian fax number with no account. $1.79 for up to 3 pages, or $2.99 for up to 25. Save this sheet as a PDF and upload it as your first page, or add Harbor's unbranded cover page for $0.99. Harbor Fax is send-only.

Questions

What should a fax cover sheet include?

A fax cover sheet should show who the fax is from and who it is for, each with a name and phone or fax number, plus the date, the total number of pages including the cover sheet, and a short subject line. A confidentiality notice is common for business and medical faxes.

Is this fax cover sheet generator free?

Yes. It is free, and you do not need an account. Fill in the fields, then print the sheet or save it as a PDF from your browser.

Is the information I type sent anywhere?

No. The cover sheet is built in your browser with JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, stored, or logged by this page.

Should I put private details on a fax cover sheet?

No. Anyone who handles the fax can read the cover sheet, so keep it to names, numbers, the date, and a generic subject. Put sensitive details such as diagnoses or account numbers inside the document itself.

Do I need a cover sheet when I send a fax online?

Often not, but many offices still expect one so the fax reaches the right person. Harbor Fax can add an unbranded cover page for $0.99, or you can attach a sheet you made here as the first page of your document.

How do I save the cover sheet as a PDF?

Click Print or Save as PDF, then choose Save as PDF as the destination in your browser's print dialog. You can then upload that PDF as the first page of your fax.