Is it legal to record a conversation in Florida?

Short answer: Florida is a two-party (all-party) consent state. For a private conversation — one where the people involved reasonably expect privacy — everyone must consent before it's recorded (Florida Statutes §934.03). Recording a private "oral communication" without that consent can be a felony and can create civil liability.

What "all-party consent" means in practice

Get consent from everyone before recording a private conversation, in person or by phone.
Announce it and let people acknowledge — the cleanest consent is one that's on the recording itself.
Florida's protection covers conversations carried on with a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Where it's usually different

If there's no reasonable expectation of privacy — words shouted in public, a recording made openly at a public meeting — the all-party rule generally doesn't apply. But these distinctions are fact-specific and easy to get wrong, so consent is the safe default.

How to record a conversation lawfully in Florida

Ask first and get a clear "yes" from everyone in a private conversation.
Record the consent — begin recording, say you're recording, and let each person agree on tape.
Make it verifiable. Vocert warns you that Florida is an all-party state before you record, then seals the recording with a tamper-evident receipt and trusted timestamp so it can be independently verified later. See how it works.

FAQ

Is Florida one-party or two-party consent? Two-party (all-party) — everyone in a private conversation must consent.

Can I record a phone call in Florida? Only with the consent of everyone on the call.

Is it a felony to record without consent in Florida? Illegally recording a private oral communication can be charged as a felony. Get consent.

What about recording the police or a public meeting? Recording in public where there's no expectation of privacy is treated differently — but the rules are nuanced; consult a lawyer for your situation.

This is general information, not legal advice. Recording laws have exceptions and change over time, and your situation may differ. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on this. Consent classification reflects Vocert's jurisdiction data (v3); Vocert reminds you of local rules but you are responsible for recording lawfully.