The invention relates to a method for producing a document card (21) which can be inserted into a security element that is present in the form of a book, comprising the following steps: making a card body (22) available, introducing through holes (24) into the card body (22) along a margin (34) of the card body (22), making at least two tab strips (25, 26), available, arranging the card body (22)between the at least two tab strips (25, 26) in such a manner that the through holes are covered on an upper face (28) and a lower face (27) of the card body (22) and the tab strips (25, 26) project beyond the margin (34) of the card body (22), introducing energy in the form of sound waves in the locations of the through holes (25) to establish a connection between the at least two tab strips (25, 26) and to thereby connect the tab strips (25, 26) to the card body (22) in a positive manner. The invention further relates to a corresponding document card (21).