Bates Numbering

Bates numbering gives each page in a document set a unique, sequential identifier. It is especially useful for legal workflows where clear page-level reference matters.

Usage

Bates numbers are commonly used in:

• legal discovery
• document production
• evidence management
• medical records

Format

A typical format looks like PREFIX-000001, where:

• PREFIX is a custom identifier such as a case number or party name
• NUMBER is a sequential value with leading zeros

Example

CASE2024-000001
CASE2024-000002
CASE2024-000003

That structure makes each page easy to locate and reference in proceedings.