The invention concerns an individualized security document (1) and a
method of individualizing a security document. The individualized
security document (1) has a number of pages (12 to 15) which are
connected together by means of stitching or adhesive. In addition
integrated into the security document by means of stitching and adhesive
is a single-layer or multi-layer film body (2) which is provided with an
individualized optical security element and which is folded in the region
of the stitching or adhesive. The fold divides the film body (2) into a
first part (21) on which the individualized optical security element is
arranged and a second, preferably flap-shaped part (22) which is
permanently connected to a plastic body having at least one
machine-readable security element, wherein the at least one
machine-readable security element has an electronic circuit for RF
identification.