Transfering existing number to existing family plan

I have my own personal Verizon account and my family said they would add me to their AT&T family plan when I got an iPhone.
I want to transfer my verizon number to the iPhone, which I know is possibel through itunes.
But does the online iTunes activation allow for you to transfer an existing number with Verizon to an existing AT&T account?
I hope so, as the family member with the AT&T account lives in another state. So hopefully it doesn't involve anyone having to physically go into the store.
But if it does require a visit to an AT&T store, do they need the actually iPhone with them? Hopefully not, as I'd have the actual phone being activated.
Any answers is appreciated. Thanks.

Be advised that ATT may not let you add an out of state number to a family plan in another state. For example, if you have a NY number and you are trying to add the number to an account that is based in Atlanta, ATT will not let you do that because, according to them the markets are different.
To be on the safe side, you can call and inquire but I'm pretty sure they will tell you the same thing.

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