UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date:	January 4, 2010 1:55 P.M.

Form:	N-6
CIK: 0000906790 Company Name: HANCOCK JOHN VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT S File Number: 333-164153 REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS) Series ID Class/Contract Name S000009931 HANCOCK JOHN VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT S C000085968 MVCOLI (Majestic Variable COLI) (JHUSA)