All-party consent

Call Recording Laws in Florida

United States · Last updated June 9, 2026

Florida is an all-party consent state: under the Florida Security of Communications Act, every party to a private communication must consent before it is recorded.

Governing law: Florida Security of Communications Act, Florida Statutes § 934.03.

What the law says

  • All parties to a private conversation must consent to the recording.
  • The law applies where participants have a reasonable expectation of privacy, which covers most one-to-one business calls.
  • A recorded notice at the start of the call, continued by the other party, is the common way to establish consent.
  • When in doubt on interstate calls, default to all-party consent, the stricter and safer standard.

Recording business & sales calls

Sales and support teams recording Florida residents should announce the recording at the start of every call and capture that the other party consented. Secret recording of a private call is a criminal offense, not just a civil risk.

Penalties for getting it wrong

Illegal interception is a third-degree felony in Florida (up to five years imprisonment and fines), and the injured party may also pursue civil damages.

Frequently asked questions

Is recording a phone call legal in Florida?

Only with the consent of all parties. Florida is an all-party consent state, so every participant in a private call must agree before it is recorded.

Is secretly recording a call a crime in Florida?

Yes. Recording a private communication without all-party consent can be charged as a third-degree felony under Florida Statutes § 934.03.

Record calls compliantly with Teneks

Teneks records, transcribes, and analyzes calls with recording notices, access controls, and retention settings, so your team captures every conversation while staying on the right side of the rules. See how we handle data on our security page, or read the Baltic & Nordic recording guide.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Call recording and data protection rules change and depend on your specific situation. Confirm the current rules with a qualified lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction before recording.