How to Create a Closing Binder in PDF?

Looking for a way to easily create a closing binder in PDF format? We’ve outlined how this can be done in only 5 steps. So whether you need to create an electronic closing binder for legal transactions, residential real estate closing, mergers and acquisitions etc. - this is what you need to know.

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What is an Electronic Closing Binder?

Before we jump into how to create electronic PDF closing binders, let’s first define what an electronic closing binder is?

In the past, closing binders were manually assembled by scanning, printing, and collating paper documents into a three-ring binder. These physical binders were then mailed to clients and relevant third parties. With advancements in technology, closing binders are now typically produced and delivered in digital formats, commonly referred to as electronic closing binders.

An electronic closing binder efficiently organizes and summarizes all documents associated with a transaction, including a closing statement and copies of every relevant document. These binders are fully text-searchable, indexed, and bookmarked, and once finalized, they can be quickly distributed to all involved parties.

Electronic closing binders are widely used in legal transactions, commercial and residential real estate closings, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Depending on the context, they may also be known by various other terms, such as closing books, record books, transaction  bibles, closing bibles, or deal bibles.

How can I create a closing binder in PDF?

If you need to create closing binders then you’ve come to the right place. Bundledocs is the ultimate electronic closing binder software and has everything you need in one place to create your binder quickly and easily. Here’s how it works…

  1. Setting Up Your Closing Binder in Bundledocs. The first step to create your closing binder is to create the structure of your binder by creating sections and sub-sections. Create with a click and name as you wish.

  2. Add Documents to your Binder. Once you’ve created the structure of your binder, you can then add documents. With Bundledocs you can access documents no matter where they’re stored. So whether they’re on your pc or need to be accessed via our seamless integration partner connectors - it’s all possible with Bundledocs.

  3. Customizing Your Closing Binder. When you are ready to complete your closing binder, there are a number of ways you can customise it. For example, you can add a custom cover page; customise how you index page/ table of contents page appears; add page numbering etc.

  4. Generating Your PDF Binder. When you are ready to complete your binder, simply click the ‘Generate‘ button. This will automatically merge all your uploaded files (regardless of file type) into a single PDF document. In an instant you will have a perfect pdf binder that is sectioned, indexed, bookmarked, hyperlinked and formatted for you.

  5. Print or Share Your Binder Securely. Now that your binder is complete it is ready to print or electronically share with others. Bundledocs offers an in-built secure share feature to make sending your completed electronic closing PDF binder easy. Perfect if binders are too big to send via email!

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Creating Electronic Closing Binders using NetDocuments DMS

Bundledocs electronic closing binder software makes creating closing binders simple. Our incredibly intuitive and powerful integration with NetDocuments DMS ensures that you can access your documents instantly and create your electronic closing binder regardless of where you are. Ready to see how Bundledocs makes creating electronic closing binders simple - then keep on reading…

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BUNDLEDOCS IS A NETDOCUMENTS PARTNER

Bundledocs electronic closing binder software is the one tool you need for the creation and delivery of closing binders. It handles everything from document collation, document manipulation, sharing and collaboration, OCR, redaction and annotation. It’s incredibly easy to use so you can ensure your binders are prepared in an instant!

Did we mention we’re fully integrated with NetDocuments DMS? Our partnership with NetDocuments helps deliver a true cloud integrated solution. Global law firms can securely access their NetDocs files and collaboratively build electronic closing binders, bundles, booklets and briefs from anywhere - on any device.

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HOW TO CREATE AN ELECTRONIC CLOSING BINDER FROM NETDOCUMENTS

Here are the steps you need to create electronic closing binders using NetDocuments:

  1. CREATE YOUR CLOSING BINDER.

    Begin by creating your closing binder - give it a name and title. Once this is done you are ready to create folders, sub-folders or volumes for your binder. There is no limit to the number of folders so create as many as you need.

  2. ADD DOCUMENTS FROM NETDOCUMENTS DMS.

    Once you have created the structure for your binder, you are ready to begin uploading your transactions and binder documents. If you us NetDocuments as your DMS then our integration will make this process so much easier. Here is a quick video that shows how this is done: Upload Documents from NetDocuments into Bundledocs.

    Don’t worry if you don’t use NetDocuments to store your documents. You can easily access documents regardless of where they are stored. For example, upload from your local pc or c-drive, dropbox, or check out our integration partners to see what other systems Bundledocs links with.

  3. CUSTOMIZE YOUR CLOSING BINDER.

    Once you have uploaded your documents from NetDocuments into Bundledocs, you’re ready to begin ordering and formatting your binder. Bundledocs offers a range of features to make sure your binder is created just how you want it. For example:

    1. Order your Documents: Now that you’ve added your NetDocs documents, you can easily amend the ordering so they appear just as you like. Watch this quick video to see how to easily move Bundledocs documents.

    2. Add a Custom Cover Page: Bundledocs automatically generates a simple cover page, however you also have the option to upload a custom cover page for your binder.

    3. Add a Custom Index Page: If you didn’t know already, once you click the ‘Generate‘ button, Bundledocs will automatically merge all your files into a single PDF document and automatically create your index page for you. There are a range of options available so you can customise how your index page appears . Alternatively, you also have the option to upload your own custom index page. Interested to learn more? Get in touch with our support team for more information.

    4. Amend Page Numbers: Bundledocs will automatically number each page of your binder. This is fully customisable and you can even completely remove page numbers if you prefer - and all with the click of a button.

    5. Choose an Export Format: By default, Bundledocs will automatically export your finished closing binder in PDF format. However, as you have complete control you can even export in a zip file if you prefer. That way you can include all the converted PDF files or the documents in their original format.

  4. SHARE YOUR BINDER ELECTRONICALLY WITH OTHERS. Now that you’ve formatted your closing binder to appear just as you like, all that’s left to do is click the generate button. This button is magic and with a single click your binder is ready. Within Bundledocs you can download to your desktop to print or even securely share with anyone that needs a copy.

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TRY CREATING AN ELECTRONIC CLOSING BINDER WITH BUNDLEDOCS

Bundledocs electronic closing binder software makes the process of creating professional closing binders simple. Don’t just take our word for it. We offer a free online demonstration and a no-obligation free trial so you can try for free and see if it suits your requirements.

Remember, Bundledocs is a 100% cloud based software so you can link to NetDocuments directly from Bundledocs. Have a hosted version? Get in touch with Bundledocs Support and we can help get it setup for you.

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Preparation of Court Bundles for Family Proceedings

If you need to create a court bundle for family law proceedings, then you’ve come to the right place. Bundledocs has everything you need to prepare, format and lodge your family law bundle. Ready to see how it works?

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Paper Bundles or Electronic Court Bundles

One of the best things about Bundledocs is that you don’t have to choose to create an electronic court bundle or a paper bundle - you can have both. As a 100% cloud based product all bundles created using Bundledocs will be immediately available in electronic PDF format. However, if your court requires bundles to be lodged in paper format then that’s possible too. It’s simple - just print!

In some cases, there may be a limit to the number of pages or sheets of A4 paper that are included in either your electronic court bundle or your paper bundle. With Bundledocs you don’t have to go counting pages, we do this for you so you can see at-a-glance how many pages are included in each section of your bundle.

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Format of the Court Bundle

When it comes to formatting your court bundle, Bundledocs court bundle software has a wide range of features to make it simple to customise your bundle so it looks just right. If you’re unsure what needs to be included in your bundle, how it’s formatted or how it’s ultimately logged then make sure to check out your courts practice directions. For example, the www.justice.gov.uk website contains Practice Direction 27A that outlines the court bundle requirements for family proceedings.

 

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Add documents: With Bundledocs you can upload all the key documents relevant to your bundle. There is no document limit and most files types are supported. Including word documents, PDF, emails, images, maps etc. Plus, if your bundle requires your documents to be created in a specific font type or line spacing, this can all be done before uploading your documents into Bundledocs.

Read More: What types of files and documents does Bundledocs support?

Arrange your bundle in order: You can easily arrange your documents in chronological order i.e. in accordance with the time sequence in which they occurred. Bundledocs makes moving documents easy and it all can be done by simply dragging and dropping your files into place.

Video: Moving Bundledocs Documents Made Easy

Add sections: Each bundle can be divided into separate sections. With Bundledocs you can create as many sections and sub-sections as needed.

Index your bundle: Most bundles now require that an index page is included at the beginning of the bundle that lists all items in your bundle. Bundledocs automatically creates your index page and it’s fully customisable so it appears just as you like it.

Paginate your bundle: When preparing your bundle you will need to make sure it is paginated i.e. your pages are numbered correctly. Each page can be numbered individually and consecutively starting at Page 1. Bundledocs automatically handles pagination so your bundle is fully numbered with a single click. You can customise to suit and if any changes are needed, you simply re-generate and the page numbers are automatically updated.

How To: Restart page numbering for each section

Lodging the Court Bundle

One of the most important things to remember when preparing a court bundle for family proceedings is that it’s lodged and submitted to the courts on time. Regardless of whether you choose to print your bundle, send it to the court by post, DX, courier or provide it electronically. Again, refer to practice directions to see what methods are acceptable.

Does Bundledocs offer a way to share a paginated index to all parties before the hearing? Yes! Bundledocs offer a paperless way to easily share your paginated index with third parties, other side council etc. Check out our ‘Securely Send the Index Page to Other Side Counsel’ post to discover how this is done.


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How to Prepare a Court Bundle Template with Bundledocs

Do you need to prepare a court bundle template or looking to see how to create a court bundle? Then you’ve come to the right place. Bundledocs court bundle software is your go-to solution if you need to easily prepare court bundles anytime, anywhere.

In this post we will take you through the simple steps needed to prepare a court bundle template, how to use your template to create bundles in seconds and even how to create a court bundle without a template. Let’s jump right in and see how it’s done…

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Prepare a Court Bundle Template

Templates come in really handy for those that create bundles regularly. It will save you loads of time as you can save your bundle structure, format settings and won’t have to repeat the same steps time after time.

 

Top Tip! If you need to create a single court bundle then there’s really no need to create templates. Just jump down to the next section where we will take you through the simple steps needed to create a court bundle.

Follow these steps to create a court bundle template using Bundledocs:

  1. Create your Template. Name your template, within the ‘Advanced‘ section choose ‘Template‘ and hit ‘Create‘.

  2. Build your Template Sections. Create sections for your template (you can create as many as needed).

  3. Customise your Template. This step is optional but if you want to change the look and feel of your bundle this is where you do it. For example, upload a custom cover page; change where your page numbering appears; or even change how your index/table of contents page looks. So many possibilities!

  4. Save. That’s it. When you’re finished creating your court bundle template click ‘Save‘. All your settings will be saved and ready for when you need to create your court bundle.

That’s it. Your template is created now and ready for use. All templates appear on your home screen and can be changed or amended at any time.

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Create a Court Bundle from your Template

Now we’ve successfully created our template, the next step will be to create our court bundle. We simply need to choose what template we want to use and Bundledocs will instantly create our bundle for us - pulling in all the customisations and settings we set previously.

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  1. Create your Bundle. Give your bundle a code and title name.

  2. Choose your Template. Expand the ‘Advanced‘ section and select a template to use for your bundle. For example, we will choose the ‘Court Bundle Template‘ we just created.

  3. Create. Simply hit ‘Create‘ to build your bundle.

  4. Ready to Go! Now our bundle is created we are ready to add documents and build our bundle.

Video: Create a Bundle from a Template

Create a Court Bundle with Bundledocs

(No need to use templates - anyone can create a court bundle from scratch!)

Remember, you don’t need to create a template to create the perfect court bundle. Templates are really just a handy time saver for those that create bundles frequently. If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to create a court bundle, then here’s how you do it…

 
 

  1. Create your Bundle. Give your bundle a name and hit ‘Create’.

  2. Add Sections. Select the ‘New Section‘ button to create your sections (if you’ve created your bundle using templates this will be already done for you).

  3. Upload your Documents. Upload all your documents into your bundle sections. Just drag and drop your files to move them into the right place.

  4. Generate. We’re almost there. If you want to change any settings for your bundles you can do so here. Otherwise, just click the ‘Generate‘ button.

  5. Download. It’s complete. Your court bundle is instantly available to download, send or share.

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The Ultimate Court Bundling Software

At Bundledocs we’re committed to making your life easier. That’s why we created an awesome solution to your court bundling woes. It’s simple really, we do all the hard work for you. Don’t believe us? Let’s take a quick look at how Bundledocs can help you create court bundles with ease.

  • Upload Any Document Type - A court bundle can contain a range of different document types from word documents, pdf, images, emails, scans. With Bundledocs you can upload any type of document and they will be automatically merged into a single PDF file when you generate.

  • Bundledocs Creates your Index Page - Your index page will contain a list of all documents contained within your court bundle. Bundledocs will create this index page for you. That’s not all. We will also hyperlink each item so you can instantly find what you want, when you want.

  • Bundledocs does all the Page Numbering - No need to worry about making sure the numbering of your bundle is right. We handle all this for you.

  • Changes are Simple - When it comes to creating court bundles, there are always changes to be made. Whatever change you need to make simply click Save and your bundle is updated.

  • Printed Court Bundle and Electronic Bundle - All bundles are instantly available in PDF format. So you can send by email, use Bundledocs Secure Share or download and print to have a physical hard copy court bundle.

No upfront fees, no install - just get going. Only need to create a single court bundle? No problem, we’ve plans available for everyone from self litigants, legal professionals and law firms worldwide.

Don’t believe us? Give it a try for yourself. We offer a free trial so you can give it a try before you sign up. There’s absolutely no obligation and no credit card required, so there’s no reason not to give it a go!

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Bundledocs Interview with Ari Kaplan

Bundledocs Director Brian Kenneally recently spoke with leading legal industry analyst and author, Ari Kaplan. Within the interview they discussed everything from how Bundledocs works, to how it improves operations for our clients, to our plans for 2016 and beyond. 

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About Ari Kaplan. Ari Kaplan is a leading legal industry analyst and author. Ari is the author of Amazon bestseller The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development. He is also recognized in The Wall Street Journal's Law Blog, The ABA Journal and the New York Post to name but a few. Learn more at: www.arikaplanadvisors.com

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