NRS 481.056: Electronic versions of cards, certificates and licenses issued by Department; duty of holder.

1. The Department may issue to a person who holds or is issued a valid card, certificate or license issued by the Department an electronic version of the same card, certificate or license if the Director determines that the class of card, certificate or license is suitable for issuance in electronic form. The Department may not issue an electronic card, certificate or license except to a person who already holds or who is simultaneously issued a physical version of the same card, certificate or license.

2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 482.255 and any other specific statute, a person who has been issued a card, certificate or license in electronic form shall have the physical version of the card, certificate or license in his or her possession at all times when operating a motor vehicle under a circumstance in which the card, certificate or license is required.