Legal Exhibit & Case Binder Tabs, Explained

By John Anselmo · Owner and President, Anselmo Die & Index · making custom index tabs since 1993

Short answer

Law firms use custom numbered or lettered tabs for exhibit, deposition and case binders, and the numbering can start anywhere, even Exhibit 501. Tabzoola prints them from a 25-set minimum, with a free PDF proof and about 5 business days from approval on paper.

Tabzoola manufactures the exhibit and case-binder tabs this guide describes, to order at its own plant in Schaumburg, Illinois — Tabzoola's tabs are made at the Anselmo Die & Index, Inc. plant, die-cutting index tabs since 1993.

Law firms are among the heaviest users of custom index tabs — exhibit binders, deposition sets, closing binders, and case files all rely on clear, durable dividers that hold up in court and in the file room.

Here's how to spec tabs that work for legal use.

Numbered and lettered exhibit tabs

Exhibit sets are usually numbered (1, 2, 3…) or lettered (A, B, C…). With custom printing you simply type the exact label for each tab in the online designer and we print them in order — no pre-printed kit that forces you to skip or reorder.

Sequential numbers, mixed numbering, and custom section titles are all standard.

Built to survive handling

Case binders get pulled, copied, and passed around. For paper exhibit tabs, add Mylar edge reinforcement so the binding holes don't tear. For sets that travel or get years of use, poly tabs are nearly indestructible.

Two-sided printing means each tab reads correctly from either direction — useful in thick exhibit binders.

Turnaround when a deadline is looming

Standard production for paper tab orders is about 5 business days from proof approval, and you'll always see a PDF proof before anything prints. If a filing date is tight, contact us before ordering — rush production is available on many orders.

Ready to spec a set? Design your exhibit tabs with live pricing, or call us and we'll help you lay out the order.

Frequently asked questions

Can I order numbered or lettered exhibit tabs?

Yes. Number them 1 through any count, letter them A to Z, use Roman numerals, or type each label yourself — and the sequence can start anywhere, including Exhibit 501.

How fast can exhibit tabs be produced when a deadline is close?

Paper orders typically produce in about 5 business days from proof approval, and rush production is available on many orders for an additional charge. Contact us before ordering if the date is tight.

What is the minimum order for exhibit tabs?

Twenty-five sets, with volume pricing as the quantity rises — so a single case binder run does not require a warehouse-sized order.

Related pages & free resources

Legal vs letter size paper — which size the filing needs All custom index tabs — every type we make Custom binder tabs for law, accounting & medical firms Custom legal exhibit tabs — design yours →Free printable exhibit tab templates (PDF)Numbered index tabs — 1-50, 1-100, 1-500 Custom exhibit tab sets vs. stock tabs

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See your exact price as you build — 25 sets of 5 tabs is $5.45 a set, $1.08 at volume, no account needed.

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