State recording law reference
Nevada call recording laws
Nevada generally requires all participants to consent before a telephone call is recorded. Its rule for private in-person conversations permits authorization from one participant. These two rules differ.
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Nevada: 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
Ditech states that § 200.620 requires both parties participating in a telephone call to consent, and cites Lane v. Allstate Insurance Co., 114 Nev. 1176, 1179 (1998). Sharpe v. State, 131 Nev. 269, 274–275 (2015), treats cellphone calls and text messages as wire communications under Nevada’s wiretap statutes.
Official source: Interception and attempted interception of wire communication prohibited; exceptions, Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 200.620, 200.650, 200.690.
Exceptions and penalties
- Exceptions and limits
- The one-party consent wording in § 200.620 is subject to emergency and court-order conditions; it is not a general permission to record telephone calls with one person’s consent. Ditech Financial LLC v. Buckles, 133 Nev. 493 (2017), holds that § 200.620 does not apply when the act of recording takes place outside Nevada. The applicable law can depend on where recording occurs.
- Penalties and remedies
- Illegal recording can lead to felony charges and civil liability. Current penalty amounts were not verified from the official statute.
These are summaries of the linked sources. Read the statute for definitions, exceptions, and the full conditions that apply.
Calling between Nevada and another state
For an interstate call involving Nevada, 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.
Nevada sources and review notes
- Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 200.620, 200.650, 200.690
- Nevada Supreme Court — Ditech Financial LLC v. Buckles (official report)
- Nevada Supreme Court — Sharpe v. State (official report)
- Nevada private-conversation recording statute
- Nevada recording penalties and civil remedies
- RCFP Nevada recording guide
Needs verification: Reviewed the official Nevada Supreme Court reports for Ditech and Sharpe. Ditech supports the all-party interpretation for telephone calls and cites Lane. Lane itself was not reviewed from an official court source. Current statute text and penalties still need confirmation from the official Nevada source. No numeric penalties are supplied.
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 Nevada?
This reference provisionally classifies Nevada as all-party consent, but the current official rules still need verification before you rely on that classification.
What is the safest recording consent practice in Nevada?
Ask every participant for explicit consent while the cited rules receive further verification. Ditech states that § 200.620 requires both parties participating in a telephone call to consent, and cites Lane v. Allstate Insurance Co., 114 Nev. 1176, 1179 (1998). Sharpe v. State, 131 Nev. 269, 274–275 (2015), treats cellphone calls and text messages as wire communications under Nevada’s wiretap statutes.
Which statute covers call recording in Nevada?
Interception and attempted interception of wire communication prohibited; exceptions, Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 200.620, 200.650, 200.690.
What if a Nevada call crosses state lines?
For an interstate call involving Nevada, 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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