# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0000812797
**File Stem:** 0000812797-23-000004
**Filing Date:** 2023-3
**Character Count:** 40730
**Document Hash:** 72e30bd98288dadb0b1d5dc7f8ed7aa2
**Contains OCR:** False
**Source Format:** 

## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
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**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0000812797-23-000004

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 24F-2NT

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 1

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20221231

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230328

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230328

**EFFECTIVENESS DATE**: 20230328

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 033-13481
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769639

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-00101
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769640

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-100838
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769641

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-115269
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769642

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-146896
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769643

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-149215
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769644

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-89446
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769652

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-234718
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769647

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-263344
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769648

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-65690
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769649

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-71521
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769650

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-81714
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769651

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221
**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0000812797
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1231

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 24F-2NT
- **SEC ACT:** 1933 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 333-149363
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23769646

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 515-247-5461

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP
- **STREET 2:** 711 HIGH STREET
- **CITY:** DES MOINES
- **STATE:** IA
- **ZIP:** 50392

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19920703

**FORMER COMPANY:**
- **FORMER CONFORMED NAME:** PRINCIPAL NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCT
- **DATE OF NAME CHANGE:** 19871221

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT (Series ID: S000001609)

---

|  |  |
|:---|:---|
| Class Name                                                             | Class ID   |
| Principal Variable Universal Life Accumulator (Accumulator)            | C000004349 |
| Principal Variable Universal Life Accumulator II (Accumulator II)      | C000004350 |
| Principal Flexible Variable Life (FVLI)                                | C000004351 |
| Principal Benefit Variable Universal Life (BVUL)                       | C000004352 |
| Principal Executive Variable Universal Life (EVUL)                     | C000004353 |
| PrinFlex Life (PrinFlex)                                               | C000004354 |
| Principal Survivorship Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life (SVUL) | C000004355 |
| Principal Variable Universal Life Income (VULI)                        | C000004356 |
| Principal Var Universal Life Income II Policy (VULI II)                | C000057366 |
| Principal Executive Variable Universal Life II (EVUL II)               | C000063039 |
| Principal Benefit Variable Universal Life II (BVUL II)                 | C000063569 |
| Principal Executive Variable Universal Life III (EVUL III)             | C000217559 |
| Principal Variable Universal Life Income IV                            | C000236235 |

---

## Series and Classes Contracts Data

### PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT (Series ID: S000001609)

| Class ID   | Class Name                                                             | Ticker Symbol   |
|:---|:---|:---|
| C000004349 | Principal Variable Universal Life Accumulator (Accumulator)            |  |
| C000004350 | Principal Variable Universal Life Accumulator II (Accumulator II)      |  |
| C000004351 | Principal Flexible Variable Life (FVLI)                                |  |
| C000004352 | Principal Benefit Variable Universal Life (BVUL)                       |  |
| C000004353 | Principal Executive Variable Universal Life (EVUL)                     |  |
| C000004354 | PrinFlex Life (PrinFlex)                                               |  |
| C000004355 | Principal Survivorship Flexible Premium Variable Universal Life (SVUL) |  |
| C000004356 | Principal Variable Universal Life Income (VULI)                        |  |
| C000057366 | Principal Var Universal Life Income II Policy (VULI II)                |  |
| C000063039 | Principal Executive Variable Universal Life II (EVUL II)               |  |
| C000063569 | Principal Benefit Variable Universal Life II (BVUL II)                 |  |
| C000217559 | Principal Executive Variable Universal Life III (EVUL III)             |  |
| C000236235 | Principal Variable Universal Life Income IV                            |  |

## FORM 24F-2NT: Annual Notice of Securities Sold Pursuant to Rule 24f-2

### 24F-2NT: Filer Information

**Filer CIK:** 0000812797

**Is this a LIVE or TEST Filing?:** LIVE

**Filer Investment Company Type:** N-6

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-263344

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $346709.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $158097.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $158097.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $188612.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $20.79

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $20.79

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-00101

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $98944582.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $69502802.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $69502802.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $29441780.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $3244.48

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $3244.48

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-146896

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $41043636.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $21264101.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $21264101.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $19779535.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $2179.70

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $2179.70

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-71521

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $10315540.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $8090878.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $8090878.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $2224662.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $245.16

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $245.16

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-115269

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $49256589.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $31656496.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $31656496.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $17600093.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $1939.53

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $1939.53

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-149363

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $19121196.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $11440776.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $11440776.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $7680420.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $846.38

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $846.38

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-81714

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $583185297.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $511328935.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $511328935.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $71856362.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $7918.57

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $7918.57

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 033-13481

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $4303547.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $2710450.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $2710450.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $1593097.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $175.56

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $175.56

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-89446

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $78081163.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $67530310.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $67530310.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $10550853.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $1162.70

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $1162.70

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-234718

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $5482236.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $1179492.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $1179492.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $4302744.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $474.16

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $474.16

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-65690

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $35635040.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $19451153.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $19451153.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $16183887.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $1783.46

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $1783.46

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-100838

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $34561586.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $22356705.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $22356705.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $12204881.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $1344.98

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $1344.98

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods

### 24F-2NT: Annual Filing Information

**1. Name and address of issuer:**

- **Name of Issuer:** PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE CO VARIABLE LIFE SEP ACCOUNT

- **Address:** THE PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL GROUP, DES MOINES, IA 50392

**2. The Name and EDGAR Identifier of each series or class of securities for which this Form is filed:**

- [ ] Check box if the Form is being filed for all series and classes of the issuer.

**3. Investment Company Act File Number:** 811-05118

   **Securities Act File Number:** 333-149215

**4(a). Last day of fiscal year for which this Form is filed:** 12/31/2022

**4(b). Check box if this Form is being filed late:** [ ]

**4(c). Check box if this is the last time the issuer will be filing this Form:** [ ]

**5. Calculation of registration fee:**

- **(i) Aggregate sale price of securities sold during the fiscal year:** $1013930456.00

- **(ii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during the fiscal year:** $770854221.00

- **(iii) Aggregate price of securities redeemed or repurchased during any prior fiscal year:** $0.00

- **(iv) Total available redemption credits [add Items 5(ii) and 5(iii)]:** $770854221.00

- **(v) Net sales:** $243076235.00

- **(vi) Redemption credits available for use in future years:** $0.00

- **(vii) Multiplier for determining registration fee:** 0.0001102

- **(viii) Registration fee due:** $26787.00

- **6(i). Amount of securities deducted:** $0.00

- **6(ii). Number of shares or other units remaining unsold:** 0

- **7. Interest due -- if this Form is being filed more than 90 days after the end of the issuer's fiscal year:** $0.00

- **8. Total of the amount of the registration fee due plus any interest due:** $26787.00

**Signatures**

**Name and Title:** Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Governance Officer and Assistant Corporate Secretary

**Date:** 03/28/2023

**Signature:** /s/ Clint Woods