# CHEO fax number for health-record access requests

Send a CHEO health-record request to the Release of Information team in Ottawa.

Country: Canada
Category: Healthcare
Last reviewed: 2026-10-04 (published sources, not a test transmission)

## Which CHEO fax number should I use?

Use the Health Records line for completed access requests. This destination is separate from specialist referrals and appointment booking.

## Release of Information

Fax: +1 613 738 4855
E.164: +16137384855

Submit a completed health-record request.

Use only when: For CHEO Health Records requests. Check the current form for identity, consent and supporting-document requirements.

[CHEO health-record access instructions](https://www.cheo.on.ca/en/coming-to-cheo/health-records/) — reviewed 2026-10-04

## What to include in your fax to CHEO

Complete CHEO’s current request form. Specify the records and dates you need, and follow its consent and substitute-decision-maker requirements. Use the separate deceased-patient form when applicable.

## Check the destination and prepare your cover page

Address Release of Information, Health Records. Include the requester’s contact details and page count.

Check the official source and recipient instructions before sending. A reviewed source confirms a published number, not live availability.

## Confirm delivery and follow up with CHEO

These are fax destinations, not voice support lines. Keep the transmission result and a copy of the documents. Confirm with the receiving department that the packet is complete and can be processed; a delivery receipt does not establish acceptance or a decision. Check with that department before sending a duplicate.

## How to fax CHEO without a fax machine

Prepare a legible PDF, verify the department and number, review the pages and authorize sending. DearFax supports [online sending](https://dearfax.com/send-fax-online) and workflows with [ChatGPT](https://dearfax.com/chatgpt) or [Codex](https://dearfax.com/codex) through [MCP](https://dearfax.com/mcp). Retain the transmission result.

Healthcare organizations should confirm their compliance requirements before selecting a fax service. DearFax does not currently offer HIPAA compliance.

## Frequently asked questions

### What CHEO fax number should I use?

Release of Information: +1 613 738 4855. Use the Health Records line for completed access requests. This destination is separate from specialist referrals and appointment booking.

### Can I use this number to book a specialist appointment?

This is the Health Records request fax. Ask the clinic for its referral or appointment process instead.

### What documents can I fax to CHEO?

Complete CHEO’s current request form. Specify the records and dates you need, and follow its consent and substitute-decision-maker requirements. Use the separate deceased-patient form when applicable.

### What should I put on a fax cover page for CHEO?

Address Release of Information, Health Records. Include the requester’s contact details and page count.

### How can I fax CHEO without a fax machine?

Prepare your documents as a legible PDF and confirm the recipient’s submission requirements. You can use DearFax in your browser or prepare the fax with ChatGPT or Codex through MCP. Review the number and pages before authorizing the send, then keep the transmission result. Healthcare organizations should check their compliance requirements; DearFax does not currently offer HIPAA compliance.

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