Flatten or lock a fillable PDF after it has been filled

I have a form all ready to go with an "Submit by Email" to button and all the correct form fields.  Everything works great; I can fill-in the form click the Email Submit button and I receive the filled form as a PDF to the deignated address.
Here is the problem that I cannot solve.  The filled PDF that I receive still has the fillable form fields that would allow someone to make changes.  I would like to somehow lock or flatten the PDF once it has been filled and before it is sent via email.  I have no clue of what script or where to insert language in the XML View that would enable a flatten or lock prior to email.
Can anyone help with the script and where exactly to place it in the XML View?
Thanks,
Scott

Srini,
I have followed your directions, but forgive my lack of knowledge or understanding, where exactly would I insert
form1.presence = "readOnly"
I have included a screen shot.
Thank you for your help
cid:[email protected]
SCOTT EK
Office of Energy Security | Energy Facility Permitting
85 7th Place East, Suite 500 | St. Paul, Minnesota  55101-2198
Office: 651.296.8813 | Fax: 651.297.7891
[email protected]
www.energyfacilities.puc.state.mn.us
www.energy.mn.gov

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