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# Create a worker dependent

> Add a dependent to a worker.

### Parameters

<ParamField body="worker" type="string" required>
  ID of the worker this dependent belongs to.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="name" type="object" required>
  The dependent's name. Same shape as a worker's name (e.g. `first`, `last`).
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="dob" type="string" required>
  Date of birth.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="relationship" type="string" required>
  Relationship to the worker. One of `spouse`, `child`, `domestic_partner`,
  `step_child`, `adopted_child`, `foster_child`, `grandchild`, `civil_union`,
  `legal_guardianship`, `ex_spouse`, or `other`.
</ParamField>

<ParamField body="status" type="string">
  Dependent status. One of `active` or `inactive`. Defaults to `active`.
</ParamField>

### Returns

Returns the created [Worker dependent object](/reference/worker-dependents/object).

<ResponseExample>
  ```json Request theme={null}
  {
    "worker": "wrkr_8oWZpQ2rL4sk",
    "name": { "first": "Amara", "last": "Okafor" },
    "dob": "1990-04-12",
    "relationship": "spouse"
  }
  ```

  ```json Response theme={null}
  {
    "id": "wdep_8oWZpQ2rL4sk",
    "object": "worker_dependent",
    "worker": "wrkr_8oWZpQ2rL4sk",
    "name": { "first": "Amara", "last": "Okafor", "full": "Amara Okafor" },
    "dob": "1990-04-12",
    "relationship": "spouse",
    "status": "active",
    "created": "2026-05-29T12:00:00Z",
    "updated": "2026-05-29T12:00:00Z"
  }
  ```
</ResponseExample>