Sec. 18. Upon presentation of the articles of dissolution as provided in section 17 of this chapter, the secretary of state shall:
(1) endorse the secretary of state's approval upon each of the triplicate copies of the articles if the secretary of state finds that they conform to law; and
(2) when all fees have been paid as required by law:
(A) file one (1) copy of the articles in the secretary of state's office;
(B) issue a certificate of dissolution to the department; and
(C) return the certificate of dissolution to the department, together with two (2) copies of the articles of dissolution bearing the endorsement of the secretary of state's approval.