Bates Numbering for Deposition Exhibits
Deposition exhibits need clear, unique identifiers so the transcript and the record line up exactly. Bates numbering gives every page a sequential stamp the court reporter and counsel can cite without ambiguity. PdfXpo applies that numbering free, with a custom prefix and padding, across the full exhibit set — quickly and consistently.
Because deposition materials are sensitive, PdfXpo processes them locally in your browser and never uploads anything. Free, unlimited, and watermark-free, it lets you prepare a properly numbered exhibit set on the morning of a deposition without paying for software or exposing confidential documents to a cloud service.
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How to Bates Numbering for Deposition 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 suits deposition prep because it is fast, free, and fully local — confidential exhibits never leave your device — and produces clean, sequential, citable numbering with no watermark.
Common Questions
Can I prep exhibits quickly before a deposition?
Yes. Drag in the set, choose your prefix and start number, and stamp every page in one pass within seconds.
Are the exhibits uploaded?
No. Everything is processed in your browser; the files never leave your device.
Can the numbering continue from a prior set?
Yes. Set the starting number and padding to continue an existing Bates sequence.
Is there any cost or watermark?
No — it is free, unlimited, and the output has no watermark.