State recording law reference
Maine call recording laws
Under Maine’s interception chapter, the sender or receiver may record. A nonparticipant may record with prior authority from the sender or receiver.
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Maine: 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
One-party consent, subject to the statute
Who must agree
The telephone rule comes from the definition of interception. For a nonparticipant, authority from the sender or receiver must be prior.
Official source: Interception of wire and oral communications, Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 15, §§ 709–711; tit. 17-A, § 511.
Exceptions and penalties
- Exceptions and limits
- The separate privacy statute requires consent from the persons entitled to privacy for a device used in a private place, such as a bathroom or dressing room.
- Penalties and remedies
- Prohibited interception, disclosure, or use is a Class C crime. Section 711 also provides a civil claim for damages, attorney fees, and litigation expenses.
These are summaries of the linked sources. Read the statute for definitions, exceptions, and the full conditions that apply.
Calling between Maine and another state
For an interstate call involving Maine, 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.
Maine sources and review notes
- Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 15, §§ 709–711; tit. 17-A, § 511
- 15 M.R.S. § 710(1)
- 17-A M.R.S. § 511(1)(B)
- 15 M.R.S. § 711
Reviewed the official Maine Legislature text for 15 M.R.S. §§ 709, 710, and 711 and 17-A M.R.S. § 511. The official pages are dated January 2026.
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 Maine?
Under Maine’s interception chapter, the sender or receiver may record. A nonparticipant may record with prior authority from the sender or receiver.
What is the safest recording consent practice in Maine?
One participant's consent generally meets the consent rule for a covered call. The telephone rule comes from the definition of interception. For a nonparticipant, authority from the sender or receiver must be prior.
Which statute covers call recording in Maine?
Interception of wire and oral communications, Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 15, §§ 709–711; tit. 17-A, § 511.
What if a Maine call crosses state lines?
For an interstate call involving Maine, 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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