Bates Numbering
Add sequential reference numbers with your own prefix and padding.
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How to add Bates numbers to PDF documents for legal review
Stamp sequential Bates identifiers onto PDF pages for legal discovery, document production, compliance and review workflows while processing the document locally.
- Choose the PDF you need to Bates stamp.
- Set the prefix, suffix, starting number and number of digits.
- Choose the stamp position and font size.
- Create the numbered PDF.
- Check the first, middle and final pages to confirm numbering and placement.
A practical example
Starting at 1 with the prefix CONF- and six digits produces CONF-000001, CONF-000002 and so on. A consistent identifier makes individual pages easier to reference during document review.
Common questions
What is Bates numbering?
Bates numbering applies a unique sequential identifier to document pages so individual pages can be referenced consistently during legal discovery, review or document production.
Can I choose the Bates prefix and starting number?
Yes. Set a prefix, optional suffix, starting number and digit padding before generating the stamped PDF.
Where can the Bates number be placed?
Choose the available page position and font size, then inspect the output to make sure the stamp does not cover important content.
Is Bates numbering different from ordinary page numbers?
Yes. Ordinary pagination usually describes page order inside one document. Bates identifiers are commonly used as stable references during legal or document-production workflows.
Is the PDF uploaded for Bates stamping?
The Bates-numbering workflow runs locally in your browser rather than requiring a normal server-side document upload.