Bates Numbering
Stamp sequential Bates numbers across a document set for legal filing.
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Stamp sequential Bates numbers onto legal documents, discovery productions, and business records. Customize prefixes, starting numbers, and digit counts with 100% client-side security.
How to use this tool
- 1
Upload your PDF
Select the document you need to number for legal filing or record keeping.
- 2
Configure numbering
Set your optional letter prefix (e.g. "ABC"), start number, and total digit padding.
- 3
Stamp and download
Apply the sequential numbers to the bottom-right corner of each page and download immediately.
Why use this tool
Privileged and confidential
Legal documents never touch any server or cloud storage during numbering.
Zero-padded formatting
Produces consistent fixed-width identifiers suitable for litigation discovery standards.
Unicode and Thai support
Embeds high-quality typography supporting both English and Thai prefix characters.
Common use cases
Litigation discovery
Index evidentiary exhibits, disclosures, and trial binders with unique identifiers.
Regulatory filings
Meet formal filing requirements for court submissions and agency reviews.
Audit paper trails
Number accounting records and transaction dockets for tracking and verification.
Pro tips
- Merge all related exhibits into a single PDF before stamping to maintain uninterrupted numbering.
- Standard litigation practice often uses a 6-digit zero-padded number (e.g. ABC000001).
- Check that the bottom-right corner of your pages doesn't overlap critical footer text.