How to Get Fax Numbers for Credit Bureaus

If you're disputing items on your credit report or need to file charges for identity theft you'll need to fax paperwork to the credit bureaus. Finding the fax numbers isn't difficult. You'll need to make sure you have the numbers to the right department.

Finding fax numbers for the credit bureaus may be necessary if you're dealing with disputed items or identify theft. The credit bureaus will all have fax numbers for each department. Before you start faxing information over you want to make sure it's the right department and a secure fax line. This way your personal information isn't just floating around somewhere it doesn't need to be.

• Find the website for the credit bureau. Since you'll likely need to deal with all three  you want to find all three websites. Make sure it's the actual website and not a referral service or other site.


• Look for the contact information tab. You should see multiple numbers listed. The credit bureaus all have numbers for general inquiries, ordering and fraud departments. If the fax numbers aren't listed you'll need to call.


• Call the credit bureau to verify that the numbers you have are accurate. You can also explain to the representative what it is you have and why you are faxing the information. They may be able to give you a direct fax number to the department or person handling the information.


• Fax the information to the numbers provided and keep a record of the fax. Most fax machines will print a record of the time and date the fax was sent, as well as the number it was sent to and whether or not the transmission was completed.