diff --git a/.travis.yml b/.travis.yml
index acbd04b..73bb3c5 100644
--- a/.travis.yml
+++ b/.travis.yml
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ python:
     - "2.7"
 install: pip install scrapelib pymongo nose celery  --use-mirrors
 script: nosetests
+services: mongodb
 notifications:
     email:
         - jturk@sunlightfoundation.com