This page offers a plain-language starting point for U.S. recording-consent rules. It is educational only and should not replace advice from a qualified attorney who knows your jurisdiction.
Two-party states usually require all participants to know about and agree to the recording. One-party states may allow a participant to consent on their own, but local facts and exceptions still matter.
Alabama
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Alaska
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Arizona
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Arkansas
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
California
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Colorado
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Connecticut
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Delaware
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Florida
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Georgia
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Hawaii
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Idaho
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Illinois
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Indiana
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Iowa
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Kansas
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Kentucky
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Louisiana
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Maine
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Maryland
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Massachusetts
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Michigan
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Minnesota
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Mississippi
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Missouri
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Montana
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Nebraska
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Nevada
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
New Hampshire
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
New Jersey
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
New Mexico
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
New York
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
North Carolina
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
North Dakota
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Ohio
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Oklahoma
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Oregon
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Pennsylvania
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
Rhode Island
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
South Carolina
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
South Dakota
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Tennessee
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Texas
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Utah
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Vermont
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Virginia
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Washington
All partiesThis state generally requires everyone involved in the conversation to know about and consent to the recording.
Pause here if anyone involved may not have known they were being recorded. Make sure every participant was aware and agreed before continuing.
West Virginia
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Wisconsin
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.
Wyoming
One partyThis state generally allows recording when one participant in the conversation consents.
Even where one-party consent may apply, transparency is often the safest path. If you are unsure how the law applies to your situation, speak with a qualified attorney.