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Getting Started

Make your first API call in under 5 minutes.

1

Create an Account

Sign up for an account to get access to the API.

Create Account
2

Get Your API Key

Navigate to Settings → Developer → API Keys to create your first API key. Choose the appropriate scope for your use case:

  • read - Read-only access to filings and policies
  • write - Create and update filings
  • submit - Submit filings to state portals
  • admin - Full access including organization settings
Important: Your API key will only be shown once. Store it securely.
3

Make Your First Request

Test your API key by listing your filings:

cURL

curl https://api.arqu.io/api/v1/filings \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Python

import requests

response = requests.get(
    "https://api.arqu.io/api/v1/filings",
    headers={"Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"}
)

print(response.json())

JavaScript

const response = await fetch(
  "https://api.arqu.io/api/v1/filings",
  {
    headers: {
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
    }
  }
);

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);
4

Create a Filing

Submit your first surplus lines tax filing:

const response = await fetch(
  "https://api.arqu.io/api/v1/filings",
  {
    method: "POST",
    headers: {
      "Authorization": "Bearer YOUR_API_KEY",
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    },
    body: JSON.stringify({
      policy_number: "POL-2026-001",
      effective_date: "2026-02-01",
      expiration_date: "2027-02-01",
      gross_premium: 25000.00,
      home_state: "TX",
      insured_name: "Acme Corporation",
      carrier_naic: "12345"
    })
  }
);

const filing = await response.json();
console.log(filing.id);  // Your new filing ID

Next Steps