Add Bates numbering to a PDF
Stamp sequential legal numbers, without uploading the file.
Bates numbering gives every page a unique, sequential identifier, usually a prefix plus a fixed-width number, so documents can be referenced precisely in litigation. This tool stamps them in your browser, so confidential files are never uploaded.
How to add Bates numbering to a PDF
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Add your PDF
Drop in the document to stamp.
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Set the prefix and start
Choose the prefix, starting number and number of digits.
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Apply and download
Save the Bates-stamped PDF, produced on your device.
Why stamp Bates numbers on your device
Documents that need Bates numbers are usually privileged or under discovery. Stamping them in the browser means they are never uploaded to a server.
Frequently asked questions
What is Bates numbering?+
A legal convention where each page gets a unique sequential label, often a prefix and a zero-padded number, so any page can be cited exactly.
Is my document uploaded?+
No. The stamping runs in your browser, so the confidential file never leaves your device.
Can I set the prefix and digits?+
Yes, choose a prefix, the starting number and how many digits to pad to.
Is it free?+
Yes, with no sign-up.