Protective Order Confidentiality Header - Free Online Browser Tool

Stamps official "ATTORNEYS EYES ONLY" or "CONFIDENTIAL" litigation banner across top margins.

A "CONFIDENTIAL" or "ATTORNEYS’ EYES ONLY" banner at the top of every page is how a document produced under a protective order is marked. This tool stamps that banner across the top margin of every page.

This protective order confidentiality header utility runs completely inside your web browser. Your document is opened locally and processed on your own device using JavaScript and WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server. There is no signup, no watermark and no limit on how many documents you can handle.

  • 100% client-side - files never leave your device
  • Instant processing, no upload wait
  • Works on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Free forever, no account required

Common next steps: Add Diagonal Ribbon Badge, Bates Numbering, Text Watermark.

How to Use the Protective Order Confidentiality Header Tool

Four steps, and the whole thing runs locally on your own device.

  1. Load the document

    Drop in the PDF produced under the protective order.

  2. Enter the banner wording

    Type the exact legend from the order — CONFIDENTIAL, ATTORNEYS’ EYES ONLY, SUBJECT TO PROTECTIVE ORDER. Use the wording the order specifies.

  3. Set the position and size

    The banner sits in the top margin. Size it to be unmistakable without obscuring the document’s own header.

  4. Stamp and download

    The banner is applied to every page and the marked document downloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the banner legally binding?

No. The banner has no legal effect by itself. What is binding is the protective order itself, and misusing material under it — a banner helps remind people of an obligation that already exists.

Should I use the exact wording from the order?

Yes. Protective orders frequently specify a legend verbatim, and departing from it can cause problems if the production is challenged.

Where on the page should it go?

Across the top margin, centred and clearly separated from the body text. If the page already has a header, place the banner above it or adjust the size so both remain readable.

Does every page need it?

Yes, all pages of the produced document should carry it, since individual pages are frequently separated during review.

Can I combine this with Bates numbering?

Yes, and it is the usual production layout. Run Dual Header/Footer Bates to apply both markings in one pass.