Is it legal to record a call in Maine?

Maine is a one-party consent state for recording conversations. In a one-party consent state, a party to the conversation may record it.

The statute

A person given prior authority by the sender or receiver.

15 M.R.S. 709(4)(C). Last verified 2026-07-03.^source

Frequently asked questions

Can I record a phone call I am on in Maine?

Maine is a one-party consent state for recording conversations. In a one-party consent state, a party to the conversation may record it. See the statute quoted above and confirm at the official source linked below. This is general information, not legal advice.

Sources

15 M.R.S. 709(4)(C) Tier D last verified 2026-07-03

Important

This page is general information, not legal advice. Recording laws have edge cases that this summary does not cover, including in-person versus phone recording, calls that cross state lines, and law-enforcement exceptions. Laws change. Confirm the current statute at the official source linked below, and consult your own counsel before relying on it.