Rider
A rider is an attachment to a contract or policy that adds to or changes its terms and becomes part of it.
Updated November 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Where you see riders
- Insurance: a rider adds coverage to a policy, like extra coverage for jewelry on a homeowner's policy.
- Leases: a rider covers one topic in detail, such as parking, a pet or building rules.
- Performers: a band's technical rider lists its sound and stage needs, and a hospitality rider covers food, drinks and rooms.
Rider vs addendum
The two words are often used interchangeably. Where people draw a line, a rider is attached when the contract is signed and becomes part of it, while an addendum can come later. What counts either way is that the document names the contract it belongs to and the parties sign it.
In SignMaster
Upload the main contract and the rider into the same envelope, so they're signed together and end up in one signed PDF. If you use the same rider on every booking or lease, keep it as a ready PDF so it's one upload away, and add Initials fields on its pages if you want proof each page was seen.