diff --git a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/service_release_pr_template.md b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/service_release_pr_template.md
index 16b7ddcaa7..3fe4b54bb8 100644
--- a/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/service_release_pr_template.md
+++ b/.github/PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE/service_release_pr_template.md
@@ -11,4 +11,8 @@ Include the following in the PR:
 - [ ] Specification JavaDoc in the wombat/x.y/apidocs directory. 
 If desired, an optional second PR can be created to contain just the JavaDoc in the `apidocs` directory.
 
+- [ ] A change log page wombat/x.y/changelog.md following [template](https://github.com/jakartaee/specification-committee/blob/master/changelog_page_template.md)
+
+- [ ] Add an extra bullet point to the wombat/x.y/_index.md file under `Details` providing a link to the change log file (if not already present): `[Change Log](./changelog)`
+
 Note: If any item does not apply, check it and mark N/A below it.