How to format my mac book pro without the installation disk ?

However, I do not have the installation disk. So the  question remains as is the title: How do I format my Mac without the installation disk? i bought this mac book pro last year and im not sure if the warrantly is expired yet. If there is noway to format it without the disk, am i able to purchase the disk in apple store? Many thanks.

You don't. You need the installation disk. You can't buy the disk in an Apple store. You need to call AppleCare and order one. Have you serial number handy. To check your warranty status:
https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

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