How to Fax to a Doctor’s Office Online (HIPAA Compliant Guide)

Need to send medical records, forms, or referrals to your doctor? This simple guide shows you exactly how to fax to a doctor’s office online — securely, quickly, and with full HIPAA compliance.

Step 1: What You Can Fax to a Doctor’s Office

You can fax any of the following:

• Patient medical records
• Referrals or notes from another provider
• Consent forms
• Insurance info or proof of coverage
• COVID/vaccine records

Step 2: Upload & Send Online in Minutes

Use our secure upload tool to send your fax. Just follow these steps:

1. Scan or take a photo of the document (PDF, JPG, or DOCX).
2. Go to our secure upload form.
3. Enter the doctor’s fax number.
4. We’ll auto-generate a free HIPAA-compliant cover sheet.
5. Click Send — and you’re done.

HIPAA Security: How We Protect You

We use end-to-end encryption, secure servers, and full compliance logging to meet all HIPAA transmission standards. No faxes are stored on shared servers or sent unencrypted.

Free HIPAA Fax Cover Sheet

We include one automatically. Want to see it? Preview it here or download it as a template.

FAQs

Is faxing to my doctor online secure? Yes — when done through our HIPAA-compliant system.

How long does it take? Most faxes are delivered in under 1 minute. You’ll get confirmation by email.

Do I need a fax machine? Nope. Just a phone or computer and your documents.

Need help? Reach out to us — we’re happy to guide you.