diff --git a/letsencrypt/cli.py b/letsencrypt/cli.py
index d17a24bdc..5cee595c0 100644
--- a/letsencrypt/cli.py
+++ b/letsencrypt/cli.py
@@ -670,7 +670,7 @@ def obtain_cert(config, plugins):
         domains = _find_domains(config, installer)
         _auth_from_domains(le_client, config, domains)
 
-    if args.dry_run:
+    if config.dry_run:
         _report_successful_dry_run()
     _suggest_donation_if_appropriate(config)