Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

Erik T. Nelson

Associate General Counsel, Senior Counsel

Corporate Legal

5701 Golden Hills Drive

Minneapolis, MN  55416-1297

Telephone:  763-765-7453

erik.nelson@allianzlife.com

www.allianzlife.com

VIA EDGAR

April 29, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission

Office of Insurance Products

100 F Street, NE

Washington, DC  20549-4644

Re:  Allianz Life Variable Account B

        Registration Statement Nos. 333-139701 and 811-05618

Dear Sir/Madam:

Pursuant to Securities Act Rule 497(j), I hereby certify that the Prospectus and Statement of Additional Information that would have been filed under Rule 497(c) does not differ from that contained in the most recent post-effective Amendment, which Amendment has been filed electronically.

Please contact me with any questions or comments you may have concerning the enclosed. I can be reached at the address listed above or at (763) 765-7453.

Sincerely,

Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America

By:  /s/ Erik T. Nelson

            Erik T. Nelson