Remote online notarization (RON) is the process of notarizing a document remotely using two-way audio-video technology¹²³⁴. It is also called webcam notarization, online notarization or virtual notarization¹. RON uses electronic signature, identity verification, audio-visual communication and electronic notarial journal and record keeping technologies to enable notaries to notarize securely while also saving time and travel for themselves and the parties involved³.

A field inspecting agent, often just referred to as a field inspector, conducts visual inspections of properties, businesses, and assets on behalf of lenders, insurance companies, or prospective buyers. The field inspector’s role is to provide an accurate, unbiased report on the condition and status of the item or property being inspected. This can range from checking the state of a property ahead of a mortgage approval, validating damages for an insurance claim, to assessing the condition of equipment or assets for lease agreements.