When faxing documents to a government agency, it’s important to ensure that the fax number you’re using belongs to the same region or country where the agency is located. This helps prevent delivery issues and ensures your fax reaches the correct destination securely.
Why Regional Fax Numbers Matter
Government agencies often use localized fax systems that only accept transmissions from regional or domestic numbers.
If you attempt to send a fax using an international number or a number registered in a different region, the fax may:
- Fail to deliver successfully.
- Be automatically rejected by the agency’s fax system.
- Be delayed due to additional routing or verification checks.
Tip: If you’re sending a fax to a U.S. government agency, make sure the fax number you’re using is based in the United States.
If the agency is in Canada, use a Canadian fax number, and so on.
How to Check the Fax Number Region
- Confirm the number format — Verify that the fax number begins with the correct country code (for example, +1 for the U.S. or Canada, +44 for the U.K.).
- Contact the recipient agency — If you’re unsure, reach out to the agency directly to confirm which fax numbers accept incoming documents.
- Use a local fax number on your account — Fax.Plus allows you to obtain or assign a local fax number in a specific country or region before sending.