Is it legal to record a call in New York?

New York 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

means the intentional overhearing or recording of a conversation or discussion, without the consent of at least one party thereto, by a person not present thereat

N.Y. Penal Law 250.00(2). Last verified 2026-07-03.^source

Frequently asked questions

Can I record a phone call I am on in New York?

New York 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

N.Y. Penal Law 250.00(2) 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.