When the successful bidder at the sale provided in this chapter makes payment to the school district selling the land, the school district shall certify receipt of such payment to the auditor of state. Following the payment to the school district, the auditor of state shall prepare a deed, conveying such lands in fee simple to the successful bidder, and deliver it to the governor, together with his certificate, under the seal of the auditor of state, that all papers required by law have been properly filed, that the proceedings are according to law, and that the purchase money is fully paid. When signed by the governor, countersigned by the secretary of state, and sealed with the great seal of the state, such deed shall be returned to the auditor of state who shall deliver it to the grantee.
Effective Date: 06-29-1988 .