In a method or system for generation of a document, at least personal data and a characteristic value are stored in at least one data bank, at least the characteristic value being associated with the personal data. Document data are selected dependent on the stored characteristic value, at least a portion of the document being generated with aid of the selected document data. Information about a point in time is associated with at least a portion of the document data. A time span is preset so that the document data are only selected to generate the document when the time span comprises the point in time associated with the document data.