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 — it is the stricter, 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.

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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.