> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.fortiseval.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Order credential evaluations, translations, and expert opinion letters programmatically

The Fortis Evaluations API lets you integrate academic credential evaluations,
certified translations, and expert opinion letters directly into your own systems —
from submitting documents to receiving the finished deliverables.

## How it works

Every order starts as a **quote**:

1. **Upload documents** — send files directly or point us at URLs.
2. **Create a quote** — tell us the service you need (evaluation, translation, or
   expert letter) and attach the documents.
3. **We price it** — our team reviews the request and prices the quote, usually
   within business hours of submission. You're notified by webhook (`quote.ready`).
4. **Approve the quote** — one API call converts it into an order, billed to your
   account's invoice.
5. **Track the order** — webhooks keep you informed as work progresses
   (`order.in_progress`, `order.ready_for_review`, `order.completed`), and the API
   gives you download access to deliverable documents.

## Base URLs

| Environment | Base URL                                |
| ----------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Live        | `https://api.fortiseval.com/v1`         |
| Sandbox     | `https://sandbox-api.fortiseval.com/v1` |

## Get started

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  <Card title="Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Create an app, get an API key, and place your first order.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Authentication" icon="key" href="/authentication">
    API keys, scopes, and rate limits.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Webhooks" icon="webhook" href="/guides/webhooks">
    Receive signed event notifications as quotes and orders progress.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference" icon="code" href="/api-reference">
    Every endpoint, request, and response.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>