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Add Bates Numbers to PDF

Add Bates numbering to PDF documents for legal and business document identification and tracking.

1
Select PDF
Drop the PDF that needs Bates stamps, or click to choose one
2
Configure numbering
Set prefix, starting number, digit count, and position on page
3
Download
Download your Bates-numbered PDF instantly
Bates Numbering Settings
Preview
DOC-000001
Vertical Position
Horizontal Position
Font

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bates numbering?

Bates numbering assigns unique sequential identifiers to each page in legal documents for easy reference and tracking.

Does this preserve bookmarks and form fields?

Yes. Bates stamps are added as annotations on top of each page; bookmarks, form fields, and existing annotations are not touched.

What PDF versions are supported?

PDF 1.0 through 2.0 accept Bates stamps. PDF/A files keep their PDF/A flag if the stamp font is embedded.

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