The term free software was coined in 1985 by Richard Stallman when launching the GNU Project-a collaborative effort to create a freedom-respecting operating system-and the Free Software Foundation, or FSF.
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.
One way that you can get a passport in a hurry is to apply in person at a regional passport office. There are 26 regional passport agency locations in major cities across the United States. In order to apply for a passport at a regional office, you will need to make an appointment by calling the National Passport Information Center at 877-487-2778.