ACT WorkKeys Local Scan

Note: Page Updated: August 19, 2026

About Local Scan

The Local Scan software allows ACT® WorkKeys® site administrators to load a stack of examinee answer documents into the hopper of a compatible scanner, scan them, and a short time later, generate examinee score reports from the Validus™ Online Reports Portal. This process only works with the ACT WorkKeys answer documents printed in English for these tests:

  • Applied Math
  • Graphic Literacy
  • Workplace Documents
  • Applied Technology

Note: Local Scan software cannot be used to scan answer documents printed in Spanish.

Adding Local Scan Services

Local Scan services are available for an additional fee to your existing site agreement. Take these steps:

  1. Go to the Change of Information web form 
  2. Enter your information.
  3. Select Add or Remove Products/Assessments.
  4. Under Local Scan, select Add.
  5. Work with an ACT representative to get Local Scan added to your contract.
  6. Receive an email from ACT once Local Scan has been added to your contract. The primary test coordinator on file with ACT receives this email.

Software Technical Information

The software is compatible with the following:

  • Scantron OpScan 4ES
  • Scantron iNSIGHT 4ES
  • Scantron OpScan 6/8

The software operates on the following Operating Systems:

  • Windows 8+

Install and Use Local Scan Process

The following outlines the Local Scan process, before you begin, you must first update your agreement and receive an email from ACT that Local Scan has been added to your account.

  1. Download and read the Install and Use Local Scan Quick Start Guide. This is your resource to learn how to install and configure the software, as well as prepare and scan answer documents, and then retrieve reports.
  2. Download the ACT WorkKeys Local Scan software installation package. This is a large folder, so it may take a moment.
  3. Unzip the downloaded installation file.
  4. Install the software as instructed.
  5. Now you're ready to begin testing, scanning answer documents and retrieving results!

If you experience technical issues, contact Customer Support at: