UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	December 21, 2021 9:30 A.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0000356514 Company Name: NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT II File Number: 333-258296 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000009005 NATIONWIDE VARIABLE ACCOUNT-II C000231088 Nationwide O Series