diff --git a/source/reference/replica-states.txt b/source/reference/replica-states.txt
index 40b1938ea11..4b56884230f 100644
--- a/source/reference/replica-states.txt
+++ b/source/reference/replica-states.txt
@@ -120,5 +120,5 @@ Members in any error state can't vote.
 
 .. replstate:: FATAL
 
-   A member in :replstate:`FATAL` encountered an unrecoverable error.  The member must be shut down
+   *Removed in version 3.0:* A member in :replstate:`FATAL` encountered an unrecoverable error.  The member must be shut down
    and restarted; a resync may be required as well.