

There are 37 states (+DC) that are considered one-party consent states. Scroll down to see a brief state-by-state overview of the Recording Laws click through each state to see a more in-depth version.

However, a general rule for one-party consent states is that if you are part of the conversation, you can record it.Ĭlick here to read more about Two-Party Consent Statesįederal and state laws that dictate the recording of conversations can differ in small ways even if they are one (or all) party consent states. Of course, you should still make sure to look at the individual laws for each state as there are a few slight differences between them. One-party consent means that an individual can record conversations they are a part of without the other person’s consent.
