UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 23, 2008 11:45 A.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0000356514 Company Name: NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT II File Number: 333-151990 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000009005 NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT II C000068457 Nationwide Destination L