Buy phone off ebay check IMEI to see if locked with icloud

Does apple have a page to check the IMEI of phone to see if the phone is tied and locked to a icloud account?
It would make sense and cut down on alot of aggravation for customers and support calls .
Apple wouldn't need to disclose the Icloud account holder but flag it as yes or no tied to account.

Yes to working , I am still under contract so thats why the phone IS working and I have the max data plan already, I had a galaxy that broke and I purchased the I-Phone off ebay and they said it was under ATT contract so it would work for me and it did, so I am all set correct?

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