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Bates numbering

Bates numbers give every page in a legal production a unique, sequential ID such as ABC-000123. Numbering continues from one file to the next so the whole set is consistent.

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How to add Bates numbers to a PDF

  1. 1Choose the PDFs in production order.
  2. 2Set the prefix, suffix, starting number and number of digits.
  3. 3Choose the position and size.
  4. 4Press Add Bates numbers and download.

Features

  • Prefix, suffix and zero-padded digits.
  • Numbering continues across multiple files.
  • Any of nine positions on the page.

When to use Bates numbering

  • Document productions in litigation and discovery.
  • Numbering exhibits and audit evidence.

Good to know

  • Your files are processed in your browser and never uploaded to a server.
  • Free to use with no sign-up, no limit on tasks and no watermark on your files.