PRC § 7977

Upon the issuance of such patent, the commission shall make and issue to the patentee therein named, his heirs, assigns, and successors in interest, a certificate under the seal of the commission, reciting the making, execution, delivery and acceptance of the quitclaim deed, and further reciting the fact that no restitution of the purchase price of the land was made. Upon the presentation of such certificate to the county recorder of the county wherein such land is situate, the recorder shall record it in the proper book in the records of such county.