UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:
April 16, 2012 3:35 P.M.
Form:
N-4
CIK:
0001173507
Company Name:
NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT-12
File Number:
333-178059
REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS)
Series ID
Class/Contract
Name
S000009107
NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT-12
C000110078
W&R Advisors Select Preferred Annuity NY (2.0)