Bates Numbering for Court Exhibits
Court exhibits have to be uniquely identifiable, and Bates stamping is the standard way to do it — a prefix and a running number on every page so the bench and opposing counsel can reference any page instantly. PdfXpo stamps exhibits free, with full control over the prefix, start number, padding, and placement, so your exhibit set is clean and consistent for filing.
Exhibits often contain sensitive material, so PdfXpo keeps the entire process in your browser — the file is never uploaded. It is free, unlimited, and watermark-free, which means you can prepare a properly numbered exhibit set in minutes without paying for legal software or risking a cloud transfer of confidential documents.
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How to Bates Numbering for Court Exhibits — Step by Step
1. Open the free Bates Numbering tool at PdfXpo.com — no account, no install. Drag in the PDF you are producing; it loads in your browser, so the file (and its privileged contents) is never uploaded to a server.
2. Set your Bates prefix (e.g. ABC), the starting number, digit padding, and where the stamp sits on the page. Apply it across the entire document — hundreds or thousands of pages — in one pass, with consistent, sequential numbering.
3. Download the Bates-stamped PDF instantly. Every page carries a unique, sequential identifier ready for production, deposition, or filing — with no watermark and no per-page charge.
Why PdfXpo for Bates Numbering
PdfXpo is ideal for exhibits because it produces clean, consistent, court-ready Bates numbering for free, keeps confidential exhibits on your device, and never adds a watermark. You control prefix, start number, padding, and placement.
Common Questions
Can I control where the Bates number appears?
Yes. Choose the position on the page (e.g. bottom-right) along with prefix, start number, and padding.
Are exhibits uploaded to a server?
No. Stamping is done in your browser, so exhibits never leave your device.
Is it free for court filing?
Yes — free and unlimited, with no watermark and no account required.
Can I number a combined exhibit bundle?
Yes. Merge exhibits first if needed, then apply sequential Bates numbering across the whole bundle in one pass.