(65 ILCS 5/9-3-48) (from Ch. 24, par. 9-3-48)
Sec. 9-3-48.
A deed conveying the fee simple title to the premises, free
and clear of all liens and encumbrances, except unpaid general taxes and
special assessments, or installments thereof, shall be issued to the
purchaser at any time after the expiration of the period of redemption upon
proof of payment of all taxes and assessments becoming due subsequent to
date of sale, proof of notice to occupant of date of expiration of period
of redemption, proof of publication of notice to all parties concerned of
the date of expiration of the period of redemption and when and where
application will be made for deed. If the court determines that the
provisions of this Division 3 are complied with, the court shall direct the
general county officer authorized to collect state and county taxes to
execute and deliver to the applicant a deed conveying fee simple title to
the several tracts of real estate, free and clear of all incumbrances, and
liens, except the lien for unpaid general taxes and special assessments, or
installments thereof, the lien as to which shall continue unimpaired. Such
deed shall refer to the judgment of the court and this Division 3 as the
authority by which it is issued. Such deeds shall be recorded as other
deeds conveying real estate. After 30 days from the date of filing the deed
issued under the provisions of this Division 3 in the recorder's office for
recordation, no action shall be instituted to defeat or impair such
conveyance.
(Source: P.A. 84-452; 84-545.)
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