diff --git a/src/core/net/srp_client.cpp b/src/core/net/srp_client.cpp
index de18930ec..d8d196098 100644
--- a/src/core/net/srp_client.cpp
+++ b/src/core/net/srp_client.cpp
@@ -767,7 +767,7 @@ Error Client::PrepareUpdateMessage(Message &aMessage)
 
     // Prepare Update section
 
-    if (mHostInfo.GetState() != kToRemove)
+    if ((mHostInfo.GetState() != kToRemove) && (mHostInfo.GetState() != kRemoving))
     {
         for (Service &service : mServices)
         {