Bates Numbering

Add sequential Bates labels to every page.

Drop your PDF here

Select a single PDF file (max 25MB)

Example: DOC-000001, DOC-000002, …

How to Add Bates Numbers to a PDF

  1. Upload your legal or discovery PDF.
  2. Configure prefix, starting number, and position options.
  3. Apply Bates numbering and download the labeled document.

What Is Bates Numbering?

Bates stamps uniquely identify every page in a production set so attorneys and courts can cite exact pages during discovery and litigation.

Features

  • Sequential Bates labels across all pages
  • Free online tool — no desktop software
  • Pair with Merge PDF to assemble production sets first

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I set a custom prefix?▾

Yes. Use the Bates options to set prefixes and starting numbers that match your production protocol.

Is this different from page numbers?▾

Bates numbers are unique identifiers for legal productions. For simple footer page numbers, use our Add Page Numbers tool instead.