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Bates Number a PDF
Apply sequential identifiers with a prefix, suffix and fixed digit count.
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How it works
Bates numbering gives every page a unique reference so it can be cited unambiguously in litigation and discovery. Each page receives a padded sequential number, optionally wrapped in a prefix and suffix. The first and last numbers applied are reported so they can be recorded.
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Questions
- What if the sequence outgrows the digit count?
- Later numbers get longer and the tool warns you, so you can restart with more digits.
- Can I continue a sequence across files?
- Yes. Set the starting number to carry on from the previous document.
- Is this a legally recognised process?
- Bates numbering is a convention, not a certification. The stamps are drawn onto the pages.