State recording law reference
Florida call recording laws
For ordinary telephone calls, obtain prior consent from all parties. Section 934.03(2)(d) permits interception when every party has given prior consent.
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Florida: the rule and its scope
This reference is not legal advice. The labels describe conservative recording practices. They do not determine which law applies to your call. Confirm the current law with qualified counsel, including each participant's actual location and any industry-specific rules. A phone number's area code does not establish a person's location.
Safest practice for this reference
Ask every participant for consent
Who must agree
The expectation-of-privacy wording in § 934.02(2) defines oral communications. It should not be treated as a blanket public-place exception for wire telephone calls. For ordinary calls, use the all-party prior-consent rule.
Official source: Security of Communications Act, Fla. Stat. §§ 934.02, 934.03(2)(d), 934.03(4), 934.10.
Exceptions and penalties
- Exceptions and limits
- The statute has specific service-provider and law-enforcement exceptions. Sections 934.03(2)(k)–(m) also contain limited recording exceptions for specified threats, violence, or sexual abuse, with conditions. Do not apply these as a general sales-call exception.
- Penalties and remedies
- Section 934.03(4)(a) generally classifies unlawful interception as a third-degree felony, with narrower statutory exceptions. Section 934.10 permits civil relief, damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. Criminal sentence and fine ranges are not asserted here.
These are summaries of the linked sources. Read the statute for definitions, exceptions, and the full conditions that apply.
Calling between Florida and another state
For an interstate call involving Florida, this reference uses the more protective practice label for the selected jurisdictions. That practice does not decide which law governs the call. Check each participant's actual location and the other state's notes before recording.
For a person not acting under color of law, the federal statute permits interception when that person is a party to the communication or one party has given prior consent. This exception does not apply when the purpose is to commit a criminal or tortious act in violation of federal or state law. It does not settle stricter state requirements.
Federal source: 18 U.S.C. § 2511(2)(d). Compare the two states in the checker.
This reference was checked against the official 2024 U.S. Code edition. Later amendments have not been confirmed. Confirm them before relying on this reference.
A sample recording disclosure
With your permission, I would like to record this call to keep an accurate record of our conversation. Is that okay with everyone on the call?
Say this before starting the recording. Wait for an answer. If anyone declines, leave recording off. A script does not replace a review of the applicable law.
Nearby or related states
These links prioritize bordering states, then nearby states. Their consent rules, scope, exceptions, and verification status can differ.
Florida sources and review notes
- Fla. Stat. §§ 934.02, 934.03(2)(d), 934.03(4), 934.10
- Definitions: § 934.02
- Civil remedies: § 934.10
- Reporters Committee discovery guide
Reviewed the current official Florida Legislature text for §§ 934.02, 934.03, and 934.10. No judicial interpretation is asserted.
Last reviewed: . Statutes and interpretations can change. Ask qualified counsel about your call, all participant locations, and recording purpose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it legal to record a conversation in Florida?
For ordinary telephone calls, obtain prior consent from all parties. Section 934.03(2)(d) permits interception when every party has given prior consent.
What is the safest recording consent practice in Florida?
Get every participant's consent before recording. The expectation-of-privacy wording in § 934.02(2) defines oral communications. It should not be treated as a blanket public-place exception for wire telephone calls. For ordinary calls, use the all-party prior-consent rule.
Which statute covers call recording in Florida?
Security of Communications Act, Fla. Stat. §§ 934.02, 934.03(2)(d), 934.03(4), 934.10.
What if a Florida call crosses state lines?
For an interstate call involving Florida, this reference uses the more protective practice label for the selected jurisdictions. That practice does not decide which law governs the call. Check each participant's actual location and the other state's notes before recording.
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