diff --git a/route53.py b/route53.py
index 495be280fc5..43b17a44f5b 100644
--- a/route53.py
+++ b/route53.py
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@
 ---
 module: route53
 version_added: 1.0.0
+requirements: [ "boto3", "botocore" ]
 short_description: add or delete entries in Amazons Route 53 DNS service
 description:
      - Creates and deletes DNS records in Amazons Route 53 service.