UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 4, 2010 1:45 P.M.

Form:	N-4
CIK: 0000818276 Company Name: JOHN HANCOCK LIFE INSURANCE Co (U.S.A.) SEPARATE ACCOUNT X File Number: 333-164136 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000002863 John Hancock Life Insurance Company (U.S.A.) Separate Account X C000085928 Patriot - JHLICO