diff --git a/.github/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md b/.github/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md
index 28f8c85730..8ad96d2886 100644
--- a/.github/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md
+++ b/.github/RELEASE_CHECKLIST.md
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 ## Code
 - [] Ensure docs exist at singularityware.github.io for new/updated features
 - [] Update version number in `configure.ac`
+- [] Update changelog and version in `debian/changelog`
 - [] Confirm tests exist for new features, and tests pass
 - [] Commit the changes: