Apple ID to format an older Mac

i bought a used Mac air but the apple Id that was applied to it was forgotten. can I just key in my own to format it.

Are you following the instructions outlined in these?
OS X: Changing or resetting an account password - Apple Support
OS X: Apple ID can be used to reset your user account password - Apple Support

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