Volunteer: Can I make changes to my dependents' information?

For more details on the eligibility and benefits associated with dependents, please refer to Section III.21 (page 15) and Annex A-05 of the United Nations Conditions of Service for UN Volunteers (<https://explore.unv.org/cos?display=iframe>).

Recognized primary dependents are immediate family members meeting one of the following criteria: - Spouse or partner: UNV will recognize only one spouse or partner, including those who are part of a recognized partnership or union. - Children: children are defined as biological children, adopted children, and stepchildren, who are not married or not in a recognized partnership or union, and are under the age of 21 at the date of the Commencement of Service.

**Required supporting document for Child**: upload Birth certificate or Adoption certificate \ In case of new born baby, a hospital birth certificate is not considered as a legal document as a substitute for a registered birth certificate issued by civil authorities. while it may serve as initial proof of birth, it must be submitted to the civil registry to obtain an official document required for legal and administrative purposes.

**Required supporting document for Spouse:** Marriage certificate

**Required supporting document for Common Law spouse:** upload proof of a civil union or partnership recognised by the competent authority under which this union has been established as per Conditions of Service Section IV.3.