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You cannot verify a passport number. But the local police and the embassy / consulate of the country that issued the passport are normally able to do so. Most issuing authorities keep lists of cancelled passports. The Interpol also has such a list to which your local police may have access. Views.
Report FRAUD, WASTE or ABUSE. Anonymous reporting to the Clerk of Court and Comptroller is available at AlertLine, or by phone at 866-889-8808. Due to Federal regulations, the Clerk's office will no longer process passport applications effective March 31, 2010. Please contact Passport Services at 1 (877) 487-2778.