diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b1ceccf..7349081 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
   "description": "An API for OpenVA SCC Business Records DB",
   "main": "api.js",
   "dependencies": {
-    "elasticsearch": "^3.0.0",
+    "elasticsearch": "^12.0.0",
     "hapi": "^7.3.0",
     "hapi-route-directory": "0.0.4",
     "joi": "^4.7.0",