Utah Phone Call Recording Laws
Utah's one-party consent law makes it legal to record any phone call you participate in. Under Utah Code Ann. 77-23a-4, you do not need to announce "this call is being recorded" or get verbal permission.
This guide covers personal call recording, business call recording, VoIP calls, interstate calls, penalties for illegal recording, and how phone recordings work as evidence.
Utah Phone Call Recording Law
The One-Party Consent Rule
Under 77-23a-4, recording is lawful when at least one party to the communication consents. Your participation is your consent. You can record landline calls, cell phone calls, VoIP calls, video calls, messaging app calls, and conference calls.
Interstate Phone Calls
When calling someone in a two-party consent state, the stricter law typically applies. States requiring all-party consent include California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada (phone calls), New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Washington.
Business Phone Calls
Utah businesses can record calls with an employee's consent as the participating party. FCC regulations and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act may also apply.
VoIP and Digital Calls
Zoom, Teams, Meet, and other platforms are covered by the same rules. Built-in recording features typically notify all participants. External recording methods follow one-party consent.
Penalties
| Offense | Classification | Maximum Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| Illegal interception | Third degree felony | 5 years, $5,000 fine |
| First offense (non-tortious) | Class A misdemeanor | 1 year |
| Civil damages | -- | $100/day or $10,000 minimum |
Phone Recordings as Evidence
Lawfully recorded calls are generally admissible in Utah courts. Authentication, relevance, and hearsay rules apply. Keep originals unedited and document metadata.
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