Are files uploaded to LegalAlphabet?

No. The Bates numbering tool processes PDFs inside your browser. Your file is not uploaded to LegalAlphabet.

Can I choose the starting Bates number?

Yes. You can set a prefix, separator, starting number, digit padding, suffix, page range, placement, font size, color, margin, and optional white background behind the number.

Is this legal advice or filing advice?

No. The tool helps add visible Bates numbers to PDFs, but legal professionals should confirm court, regulator, client, or discovery protocol requirements before filing or serving documents.

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Bates Numbering for Legal PDFs

Add professional Bates numbers to your PDFs in seconds.
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We never upload, store, or see your files. All processing happens in your browser using industry-standard libraries.

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Prefix Separator Start number Digits

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Page range All pages Custom range

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Text color #111827 Opacity White backing

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