diff --git a/doc/appendix-release-notes.xml b/doc/appendix-release-notes.xml
index 5de954f7..de7e25f5 100644
--- a/doc/appendix-release-notes.xml
+++ b/doc/appendix-release-notes.xml
@@ -22,6 +22,9 @@
     <para>
       &repmgr; 5.3.2 is a minor release.
     </para>
+    <para>
+      Any running &repmgrd; instances should be restarted following this upgrade.
+    </para>
     <para>
       If upgrading from &repmgr; 5.2.1 or earlier, a PostgreSQL restart <emphasis>is</emphasis> required.
     </para>