(a) When a Deposition May Be Taken. A party may take a deposition by oral examination of any person, including a party, without leave of court except as provided in Rule 30(a)(2). The attendance of witnesses may be compelled by subpoena under Rule 45.
(b) Notice of Examination; General Requirements; Method of Recording; Production of Documents and Things; Deposition of Organization.
(1) Notice in General. A party who desires to take the deposition of any person by oral examination must give reasonable written notice to every other party. The notice must state the time and place of the deposition and, if known, the name and address of each person to be examined. If the name is not known, the notice must provide a general description sufficient to identify the person or the particular class or group to which the person belongs.
(2) Method of Recording. The party who notices the deposition must state in the notice the method for recording the testimony. Unless the court orders otherwise, testimony may be recorded by audio, audiovisual, or stenographic means, and the noticing party bears the cost of the recording. Any party may arrange to have a transcription made from the recording.
(4) By Remote Means. The parties may stipulate—or the court may on motion order—that a deposition be taken by telephone or other remote means. For the purpose of this rule and Rules 28(a), 37(a)(2), and 45(a), the deposition takes place where the deponent answers the questions.