diff --git a/doc/deprecation_process.md b/doc/deprecation_process.md
index 782cf9431c96..dfb178147058 100644
--- a/doc/deprecation_process.md
+++ b/doc/deprecation_process.md
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Clone the repository and update the following files of your package:
 
 - `CHANGELOG.md` add a new version with the current date and the same disclaimer. For instance:
 
-> ## 1.2.3 (2023-04-03)
+> ## 1.0.1 (2023-04-03)
 > 
 > Please note, this package has been deprecated and will no longer be maintained after $EOLDate. We encourage you to
 > upgrade to the replacement package, $Replacement, to continue receiving updates. Refer to the migration guide
@@ -38,6 +38,17 @@ Clone the repository and update the following files of your package:
 > $ReplaceGuide for guidance on upgrading. Refer to our deprecation policy (https://aka.ms/azsdk/support-policies) for
 > more details.
 
+Additionally, update the following repo-level file if needed:
+
+- `eng/versioning/version_client.txt` set the `current-version` (third field) to the release
+  version if they differ.
+  For instance:
+
+  ```diff
+  - com.azure:azure-example;1.0.0;1.1.0-beta.1
+  + com.azure:azure-example;1.0.0;1.0.1
+  ```
+
 Do a PR targeting the `main` branch. Post your PR in our [channel for Java](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/channel/19%3a5e673e41085f4a7eaaf20823b85b2b53%40thread.skype/Language%2520-%2520Java?groupId=3e17dcb0-4257-4a30-b843-77f47f1d4121&tenantId=72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47).
 
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