diff --git a/doc/release-guide.txt b/doc/release-guide.txt
index 77a5e77ba5..a1ff2f1f69 100644
--- a/doc/release-guide.txt
+++ b/doc/release-guide.txt
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ procedure should be followed:
   - `README.md`
   - `doc/installation-guide.md`
 
-* Update the copyright year range in the LICENSE file, if necessary.
+* Update the copyright year range in the LICENCE file, if necessary.
 
 #### Pre-release tests