How do I fax documents to a court?
With ProntoFax you can fax documents to a court from your phone for $2.99 flat, with no subscription and no account. Photograph the paper or upload a PDF, enter the court's fax number, and you pay only when delivery is confirmed.
What courts usually require
Courts still accept fax for many filings because it produces a timestamped transmission record. Before you send, check the specific court’s rules. Requirements vary by county and by court division.
Most courts ask for a cover sheet with the case number, the case caption (the parties’ names), the document title, and the total page count. Some courts publish a fax filing cover sheet you must use. Put the case number on every page if the court asks for it.
Cover sheets and page limits
A cover sheet is the first page of your fax. It tells the clerk which case the document belongs to and how many pages to expect. Include your name, your phone number, and the page count so the clerk can confirm nothing was lost.
ProntoFax sends up to 25 pages per fax. There's no auto-splitting. If your filing is longer, send it as separate faxes and note “Fax 1 of 2” on each cover sheet.
Deadlines and proof of delivery
Filing deadlines are strict. A fax is generally considered filed when the court’s machine confirms receipt, so send well before the cutoff. Time zones matter. Confirm the court’s local deadline, not yours.
ProntoFax charges your card only after the receiving machine confirms delivery, and it emails you a receipt with the delivery time. Keep that receipt. It is your proof of transmission if a filing is ever questioned.
How to fax a court with ProntoFax
Add your pages
Photograph each page or upload a PDF. Put your cover sheet first. Up to 25 pages per fax.
Enter the court's fax number
We check the line before you pay, so you know it can receive.
Pay $2.99. Held, not charged.
Your card is authorized only. No account to create.
Get your delivery receipt
We email a receipt with the delivery time as your proof of transmission.
Court fax questions
Can I fax a court filing from my phone?
Yes. Photograph each page with ProntoFax or upload a PDF, then send for $2.99. You do not need a scanner or a computer.
Does a fax count as filed with the court?
A fax is generally treated as filed when the court's machine confirms receipt. Check the court's local rules, and keep the delivery receipt ProntoFax emails you.
What if my filing is more than 25 pages?
ProntoFax sends up to 25 pages per fax and does not split documents. Send the rest as a second fax and label each cover sheet, for example “Fax 1 of 2”.
How do I know the court received my fax?
Your card is charged only after the receiving machine confirms delivery. ProntoFax then emails a receipt with the delivery time.