Sent email to David Child on 4/9 (copied below). Awaited additional constituent communication, but none followed, so closing this case. Dear David Child, Thanks for your inquiry via the City of Bloomington uReport app/system. You said you were searching for a business license or IN Secretary of State articles of incorporation for an "Eric Rudd Photography." The City of Bloomington does not require business licenses except in specific cases. This type of business would not require a city business license or permit, so your search for the company's records is best directed to the Secretary of State's office. You can search the Secretary of State's online database here: https://secure.in.gov/sos/online_corps/name_search.aspx At that site you can: Search for Indiana Business Information Print Official Certificates of Existence Place Orders for Other Certificates Download Business Entity Documents I did a quick search and did not find this name registered with the Secretary of State. It is possible that the business may have a different legal entity name under which they are doing business. You can contact the Indiana Secretary of State at 1-317-232-6581 to find out more about the business and what state requirements they fall under. The Company's website indicates they may be based in Indianapolis or at least also doing business there - that might help with your inquiry to the SOS office. I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help. Best,

Sent email with info re: City business licenses and Sec of State websearch/phone numbers

Sent an email 4/9/2014 explaining that CoB does not require business licenses generally and directed to search link on Sec of State website. I also searched the SOS site and did not find the company registered. In my email to Mr. Childs I said they may have a DBA and I provided the SOS phone number for further investigation.