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FCC Fax Number — Fax Complaints and Filings to the FCC

The Federal Communications Commission accepts faxed consumer complaints, broadcast license materials, FOIA requests, and comments on rulemaking proceedings, with a general fax line at 866-418-0232. The FCC steers most filings toward its online systems (consumer complaints through consumercomplaints.fcc.gov and licensing through the Universal Licensing System), but fax remains an option when those tools don't fit your situation. Individual bureaus sometimes publish their own fax numbers on FCC.gov, so a filing aimed at a specific bureau may go somewhere other than the general line.

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FCC Fax Number

866-418-0232

Hours: FCC fax available 24/7. Processing Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM ET.

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What You Can Fax to FCC

  • Consumer complaints
  • Broadcast license applications
  • Regulatory filings
  • FOIA requests
  • Comments on rulemaking proceedings
Tip: If you have an FCC Registration Number (FRN), include it so the agency can tie your filing to your records. For a consumer complaint, lay out the company name, the relevant dates, and a plain description of what happened so the staff can act without chasing details. Because the general fax at 866-418-0232 isn't the right destination for every submission, check FCC.gov for the bureau handling your matter before you send.

Faxing to FCC — FAQ

The FCC's general fax line is 866-418-0232. Some bureaus maintain their own fax numbers, which are listed on FCC.gov, so a bureau-specific filing may need a different destination.

The FCC prefers complaints through consumercomplaints.fcc.gov, but it does accept faxed complaints. If you fax one, include the company name, the dates involved, and a clear account of the problem so the complaint can be processed.

Most licensing is now filed electronically through the Universal Licensing System (ULS). Fax submission may still be available in limited cases, so contact the relevant FCC bureau to confirm whether it will accept your application by fax.

Send your request to the appropriate FCC fax line with a clear description of the records you want and your contact information. Including your FRN, if you have one, helps the agency connect the request to any existing records.

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