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How-To2026-03-213 min read

Bates Numbering for Legal Documents — Sequential Page Stamping

What Is Bates Numbering?


Sequential numbering system for legal documents. Each page gets a unique ID like CASE-000001.


Why Use Bates Numbers?


  • Required for court filings
  • Uniquely identify every page
  • Prove no pages were added/removed

  • Add Bates Numbers


  • Go to Bates Numbering
  • Upload your PDF
  • Set prefix (e.g., "CASE", "EXHIBIT-A")
  • Set starting number
  • Download

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