# Add Page Numbers to PDF for tax preparers

_Updated July 2026 · Arthize · https://arthize.com/for/tax-preparers/page-numbers-pdf_

Arthize lets tax professionals add page numbers to a PDF in a private workspace — free, with no watermark. Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly.

## Why tax preparers add page numbers to a PDF

A tax preparer merges the return with its schedules and supporting documents into one client file, extracts figures from a PDF form into a worksheet, and password-protects the final package.

**Built for tax returns.** Whether it's tax returns, W-2s and 1099s, schedules, Arthize's add page numbers to pdf keeps the work inside your private workspace. Returns contain Social Security numbers and income data; private processing and deletion are essential.

## What matters when you add page numbers to a PDF

Page numbers can start from any value and sit in any corner.

Numbering is essential after merging documents that lost their pagination.

The numbering is written into the file, not just displayed.

## How to add page numbers to a PDF

1. **Open the page-number tool** — Sign in and open the page-number tool.
2. **Add your PDF** — Upload the document to number.
3. **Choose format and position** — Pick the style, starting number and corner.
4. **Download** — Get a paginated PDF.

## FAQ

### How do tax preparers add page numbers to a PDF for free?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark, and the file is deleted after the job — which is why tax professionals can use it for tax returns without a confidentiality risk.

### Is it private to add page numbers to a PDF sensitive tax returns?

Yes. Returns contain Social Security numbers and income data; private processing and deletion are essential. Files are processed inside your private Arthize workspace and deleted after the job.

### How do I add page numbers to a PDF?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.

### Can I start numbering from a specific page?

Adding page numbers stamps consistent numbering in the position and format you choose, so a combined or scanned document paginates correctly. On Arthize it's free with no watermark and processed privately.