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How to fax a form to an employer or HR

Scan or photograph the signed form, add a cover page addressed to the HR contact, and send it to the HR fax number. Keep the receipt so you can prove when you sent it.

How to send it

Get the HR or payroll fax number and the name of the person it should go to.
Sign the form, then scan it or take a photo of each page.
Add a cover page with your name, employee ID (if any) and what’s enclosed.
Send it and keep the receipt.

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