U.S.A – Phone & Voice Recording Laws Summery

The following table is a summery of phone or voice recording laws effecting all the stated within the U.S.A.
Thirty six (36) states allow recording with a "single party consent" - one side of the conversation is aware of the recording process.
Twelve (12) states require "all party consent" - two or more parties (for example in a conference call) of the same conversation are aware of the recording process.

This summery guide was constructed as a general introduction for journalists to the state of the law concerning electronic recording and its implications. It does not take the place of legal advice from a lawyer in your state when you are confronted with a legal problem.
Because this guide was written with the needs of journalists in mind, it does not address all aspects of electronic recording laws, especially the issues of using a tape recording as evidence in a lawsuit or prosecution. Others who have questions about taping should contact a local attorney directly.