StaplesCentral Avenue
1440 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205
Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm
Fax near me · Albany, NY
Where to fax in Albany, NY
There are 10 places in Albany that will fax a document for you. Most print-and-ship stores charge $2–$5 for a few pages; the cheapest option is usually a library. If the document is already on your phone, you don't need to go anywhere.
Print and ship stores
These chains reliably offer public fax service. Sourced from OpenStreetMap, last checked 2026-09-12.
| Name | Address | Area | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staples | 1440 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12205 | Central Avenue | Mon–Fri 8am–9pm, Sat 9am–9pm, Sun 10am–6pm | — |
| The UPS Store | 911 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206 | Central Avenue | Mon–Fri 8:30am–6:30pm, Sat 9am–5pm | (518) 458-8181 |
| FedEx Office | 100 State St, Albany, NY 12207 | Downtown | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
| FedEx Office | 110 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205 | Wolf Road | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
The UPS StoreCentral Avenue
911 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206
Mon–Fri 8:30am–6:30pm, Sat 9am–5pm
FedEx OfficeDowntown
100 State St, Albany, NY 12207
Hours not listed — call ahead
FedEx OfficeWolf Road
110 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205
Hours not listed — call ahead
Public libraries
Library fax policies vary by branch — call first. Many offer it free or near-free to cardholders; some don't offer it at all. Sourced from OpenStreetMap, last checked 2026-09-12.
| Name | Address | Area | Hours | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Public Library, Pine Hills Branch | 517 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203 | Pine Hills | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
| Albany Public Library, Bach Branch | 455 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208 | New Scotland | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
| Albany Public Library, North Albany Branch | 616 North Pearl St, Albany, NY | North Albany | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
| Albany Public Library, Delaware Branch | 331 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209 | Delaware Avenue | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
| Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue Branch | 161 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210 | Center Square | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
| New York State Library | 222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230 | Downtown | Hours not listed — call ahead | — |
Albany Public Library, Pine Hills BranchPine Hills
517 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
Hours not listed — call ahead
Albany Public Library, Bach BranchNew Scotland
455 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
Hours not listed — call ahead
Albany Public Library, North Albany BranchNorth Albany
616 North Pearl St, Albany, NY
Hours not listed — call ahead
Albany Public Library, Delaware BranchDelaware Avenue
331 Delaware Ave, Albany, NY 12209
Hours not listed — call ahead
Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue BranchCenter Square
161 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210
Hours not listed — call ahead
New York State LibraryDowntown
222 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12230
Hours not listed — call ahead
Locations from OpenStreetMap, last checked 2026-09-12.
What it costs
| Where | First page | Each additional |
|---|---|---|
| The UPS Store | ~$3.00 | ~$2.00 |
| Staples | $1.79–$2.39 | $1.59–$2.19 |
| FedEx Office | $1.89–$2.49 | $1.59–$2.19 |
| Public library | Free–$2.00 | Free–$2.00 |
Franchises set their own rates, so any article quoting one confident national price hasn't checked. Call the specific store.
The arithmetic, once, plainly
Five pages at The UPS Store in Albany runs about $11, plus the drive and parking. On NerdFax it's $2.99, from wherever you're standing. Break-even is around two pages — under that, the store is competitive.
One page? Go to Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue Branch
One page, and you're near Albany Public Library, Washington Avenue Branch on 161 Washington Ave? Go there. The Albany Public Library's central branch, downtown near the Capitol — a real card-holder library, not a UPS Store. It's free or close to it, and we'd rather you kept the three dollars.
Holding paper, not a file? Here's the fast way
Most people searching this are holding physical paper. Photograph it flat on a table, shot straight overhead — not at an angle — with even light. A shadow across the page is the single most common cause of a garbled or rejected fax, so kill overhead glare and avoid your own shadow before you shoot. Full walkthrough: how to fax from your iPhone.
Document already on your phone? Skip the drive. NerdFax shows the page count before payment and charges the card only after confirmed delivery. Send a fax for $2.99.
FAQ
Does Staples in Albany have a fax machine?
The Staples on Central Avenue offers in-store printing services; call ahead to confirm current fax availability and price, since franchises set their own local rates.
Can I fax at the Albany public library?
Some Albany Public Library branches offer fax service to cardholders — but policy varies by branch. Call the specific branch first to confirm before you go.
How much does it cost to fax at The UPS Store in Albany?
The UPS Store's posted national range is around $3.00 for the first page and $2.00 for each additional page, but franchises set their own local rates. Call the specific store to confirm.
Can I send a fax without going anywhere in Albany?
Yes — if the document is already on your phone, you can send it online for $2.99 (up to 25 pages) without a drive downtown or out to Central Avenue.
Serving Albany neighborhoods including Downtown, Pine Hills, Center Square, North Albany, Delaware Avenue and ZIP codes 12202, 12203, 12205, 12206, 12207, 12208, 12209, 12210.
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