What is Bates Numbering?
Add Bates numbering to a PDF online free, without uploading it. Stamp a sequential prefix and number like SMITH-000042 on every page, in the corner you choose. It runs entirely in your browser, so there's no upload, no server involved, and no account required.
When to Use Bates Numbering
Use Bates Numbering when you need to:
- Legal discovery
- Records management
- Formal documents
How to Use Bates Numbering
- 1.Upload the PDF you need to Bates-stamp.
- 2.Set a prefix (e.g. SMITH-), the number of digits to zero-pad to, and the starting number.
- 3.Pick a corner: bottom-right is the usual convention for Bates stamps.
- 4.Download the stamped PDF — each page carries the next number in sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bates numbering?
A unique sequential identifier stamped on each page of a document set, used in legal discovery and records management so any page can be cited exactly.
Can I control the format, like SMITH-000042?
Yes — set the prefix, how many digits to pad the number to, and the starting number. A suffix is optional too.
Does it number across multiple files continuously?
This tool numbers one PDF at a time. To stamp a set continuously, merge the files first, then run Bates Numbering once on the combined PDF.
Privacy & Security
Your bates numbering operations are 100% private:
- Nothing is uploaded to a server
- No account or sign-up required
- Works completely offline after the page loads
- All processing happens on your device
- No tracking or analytics on your files
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