Bates Numbering — free, private how-to guide
Add Bates numbers to a PDF entirely in your browser. Bates numbering is the standard way legal documents are labeled for discovery and production — a unique sequential identifier stamped on every page. Nothing is uploaded.
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Step by step
Select your PDF
Drop or pick a PDF. It is processed locally — never uploaded.
Set the format
Choose a prefix, starting number, digit padding and position.
Stamp & download
Every page gets its sequential Bates number; save the new PDF.
Open Bates NumberingCommon use cases
- Label documents for discovery or production
- Number exhibits for a court filing
- Create a consistent reference across a case file
Frequently asked questions
Is my document uploaded?
No. Bates stamping runs entirely in your browser with pdf-lib — the file never leaves your device.
Can I set a prefix like ABC000001?
Yes. Set a prefix and the number of digits, and each page is stamped like ABC000001, ABC000002, and so on.
Where is the number placed?
You choose the corner. The default is bottom-right, the usual position for Bates stamps.