UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Notice of Effectiveness
Effectiveness Date: January 4, 2010 2:00 P.M.
Form: N-6
CIK: 0000906790
Company Name: HANCOCK JOHN VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT S
File Number: 333-164154
REFERENCED SERIES/CLASSES (CONTRACTS)
Series ID
Class/Contract Name
S000009931 HANCOCK JOHN VARIABLE LIFE ACCOUNT S
C000085971 Variable Estate Protection Edge (JHUSA)
C000085972 Majestic Performance Variable Universal Life (JHUSA)
C000085973 Performance Survivorship Universal Life (JHUSA)