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Add Page Numbers to Contracts and Legal Documents

Number every page of your contract for proper legal referencing

Use Add Page Numbers Tool

Why Add Page Numbers to Contracts and Legal Documents?

Legal documents and contracts should always have page numbers for proper referencing in discussions, negotiations, and disputes. 'As stated on page 14, section 3.2...' — page numbers make this possible and are expected in professional and legal settings.

How to Add Page Numbers to Contracts and Legal Documents — Step by Step

  1. 1

    Upload your contract PDF

  2. 2

    Choose position (bottom center is standard for legal docs)

  3. 3

    Select format: 'Page 1 of 15' or just '1'

  4. 4

    Download the numbered contract

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the standard page number format for contracts?
Bottom center with 'Page X of Y' format is most common in legal documents. But all positions and formats are supported.
Can I start numbering from a specific page?
Yes. If the first page is a cover, start numbering from page 2. Set the starting number and starting page.

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