North Dakota Century Code Title 35. Liens § 35-22-21. Deed--Issuance--Effect

If the mortgaged premises are not redeemed, it is the duty of the officer who sold the same, or that person's successor in office, or some other person appointed by the district court for that purpose, to complete the sale by executing a deed of the premises sold to the original purchaser, the original purchaser's heirs or assigns, or to any person who may have acquired the title and interest of the purchaser by redemption or otherwise. The deed has the same force and effect as if it had been executed pursuant to a sale under a foreclosure of the mortgage by an action in which all persons having an interest in or lien upon the property subsequent to the mortgage were made parties and duly served with process.