diff --git a/.gitignore b/.gitignore
index 3082a3b74..c0a4095ab 100644
--- a/.gitignore
+++ b/.gitignore
@@ -18,4 +18,7 @@ build/
 dist/
 
 # Optional files
-.DS_Store 
\ No newline at end of file
+.DS_Store
+
+# Local Documentation (Not for Repo)
+RELEASE_PROCEDURE.md 
\ No newline at end of file