Every legal professional knows the pain of "Discovery Hell." You have hundreds of pages of exhibits, medical records, and emails that need sequential Bates numbering before they can be produced to opposing counsel.
Historically, you had two bad choices:
- Pay a fortune: Spend hundreds of dollars on Adobe Acrobat Pro licenses for every paralegal.
- Risk a breach: Use shady "Free Online PDF" websites that require you to upload confidential client data to unknown servers in foreign jurisdictions.
⚠️ The Privacy Risk of "Online Tools"
When you upload a PDF to a standard online converter, you are sending that file to a remote server. Even if they claim to delete it, you have broken the chain of custody and potentially violated Attorney-Client Privilege.
The Solution: Client-Side Bates Stamping
ResourceCentral has launched a new class of legal tech tools that solve this paradox. Our Secure Legal Bates Stamper uses WebAssembly to process your documents inside your own web browser.
Zero Data Transfer
Your PDF never leaves your computer's RAM. We physically cannot see your documents.
Instant Speed
Because there is no uploading or downloading, a 500-page brief stamps in seconds.
Ready to try it?
No signup. No credit card. No installation.
Launch Secure Stamper →Beta Key: ResourceCentralVIP
How to Bates Stamp a PDF (Step-by-Step)
Follow this guide to prepare your exhibits for court filing.
- Launch the Tool: Go to the Legal Stamper.
- (Optional) The "Air-Gap" Test: Turn off your WiFi. You will see the tool still works perfectly. This proves no data is being sent to the cloud.
- Select your PDF: Drag and drop your discovery document or exhibit.
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Customize the Stamp:
- Prefix: Use a standard identifier like "DEF-" (Defendant), "PLA-" (Plaintiff), or "EX-" (Exhibit).
- Start Number: Usually "000001" for the first page of production.
- Download: Click the button. The file is modified instantly in your browser and saved to your Downloads folder.
Frequently Asked Questions (LSI Keywords)
What is Bates Numbering used for? +
Bates numbering (or Bates stamping) is a method used in the legal industry to place identifying numbers and date/time-marks on images and documents as they are scanned or processed, for example, during the discovery stage of preparations for trial.
Can I remove the watermark for free? +
Yes. During our Beta launch period, you can use the license key ResourceCentralVIP to unlock Pro features and remove all watermarks for free.
Does this work on Mac and Windows? +
Yes. Because ResourceCentral tools run in the browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari), they work on any operating system without installing executable files (`.exe`).