The California Order on Application for Designation of Deposit Account Exemption is a form used by an individual to declare certain funds as exempt from the state's lien on his/her deposit accounts. This form must be filed with the California Department of Financial Institutions (DFI). It is typically used in cases where an individual wishes to designate funds exempt from the state's lien on his/her deposit accounts for reasons such as bankruptcy, divorce, or death. The California Order on Application for Designation of Deposit Account Exemption has two types — Form DFI-9-D and Form DFI-9-F. Form DFI-9-D is used when an individual is declaring funds exempt from the state's lien on deposit accounts due to bankruptcy. Form DFI-9-F is used when an individual is declaring funds exempt from the state's lien on deposit accounts due to divorce, death, or other special reasons. These forms must be completed in full, and must be accompanied by a copy of the court order or death certificate when applicable. Once the form is filed with the DFI, the funds will be protected from the state's lien and will be exempt from any claims or judgments against the individual. The DFI will then issue a Certificate of Exemption, which must be presented to the financial institution where the funds are held in order to have the lien released.