Can I fax Form 2848 with an electronic signature?

No. A Form 2848 submitted by fax or mail must have a handwritten (wet ink) signature. If the form is signed electronically, it must be submitted through the IRS's online submission tool instead of by fax.

Form 2848 IRS Fax Number & How to Fax It

Q: Where do I fax Form 2848?

Fax Form 2848 to the CAF unit for your state: 855-214-7519 (Memphis) for eastern states such as New York, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia; 855-214-7522 (Ogden) for western states such as California, Texas, Colorado, and Washington; or 855-772-3156 (304-707-9785 from outside the U.S.) for international filers, APO/FPO addresses, and U.S. territories. Verify the current number in the official IRS Form 2848 instructions before sending.

Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of Representative, authorizes a CPA, tax attorney, enrolled agent, or other qualified person to represent you before the IRS. It's one of the most commonly faxed IRS forms, since getting a representative authorized quickly often matters.

💡 Form 2848 is processed by the IRS's Centralized Authorization File (CAF) unit, which accepts faxed submissions.

Where Do I Fax Form 2848? (IRS CAF Unit Fax Numbers)

Form 2848 goes to one of three CAF units, based on the state where you live:

855-214-7519

IRS — Memphis, TN

Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia

855-214-7522

IRS — Ogden, UT

Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming

855-772-3156 (from within the U.S.) · 304-707-9785 (from outside the U.S.)

International CAF Team — Philadelphia, PA

All APO and FPO addresses, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, a foreign country, or otherwise outside the United States.

Numbers verified against the official IRS Form 2848 instructions in July 2026. IRS fax numbers can change — double-check the current instructions at irs.gov before sending. Note the state groupings for Form 2848 differ from other IRS forms.

Before You Fax

The form must be signed with a handwritten ("wet ink") signature when submitted by fax — electronic signatures for this form must go through the IRS's separate online submission tool instead
Both the taxpayer and the representative need to sign and date the form correctly — an undated or improperly dated signature is a common rejection reason
Submit one form per taxpayer — even for married couples filing jointly, each spouse needs a separate Form 2848

⚠️ The correct fax number depends on the CAF unit handling your case, and numbers can change. Always confirm the current number on the official Form 2848 instructions at irs.gov before sending — or use the number printed on your specific IRS notice if you have one.

How to Send It Online

Download Form 2848 from irs.gov and complete it, making sure all required fields and signatures are filled in
Find your state's CAF unit fax number in the boxes above, and confirm it against the current official instructions
Scan or save your completed form as a clean PDF
Upload it right here on LowFax using the Send a Fax button below, enter the verified fax number, and send
Save your delivery confirmation — the IRS does not send its own fax confirmation, so your service's receipt is your proof of submission

What Happens Next

Once received, the IRS records the authorization to the CAF system. This typically takes a few business days to post. If you need to check on status, the IRS offers an online tool to check Form 2848 processing.

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