Bates Numbering
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Why use Bates Numbering?
Apply Bates numbering — a prefix plus a zero-padded sequential number (e.g. ACME000101) — to every page, in the corner you choose. The standard for legal discovery and record-keeping, done privately in your browser.
What you get
- Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and mobile
- Your files stay private — processed on your device
- Free with no watermarks or sign-up
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How to Bates Numbering
- 1Drop your PDF into the box above, or click to choose it.
- 2Set the prefix, starting number, and number of digits.
- 3Pick the corner and click Apply Bates numbers.
- 4Download the stamped PDF.
FAQs
What is Bates numbering?
A page-identification scheme used in legal and business documents: each page gets a unique, sequential identifier (often a prefix plus a padded number) so any page can be referenced unambiguously.
Can I continue numbering from a previous batch?
Yes — set the starting number to wherever the last batch ended, and keep the same prefix and digit count.