how to overwrite password from a publically provided PDF form

[stevem95038549]

I recently downloaded a contract form from the Web into Acrobat Pro DC, and want to remove the security to allow for editing.  It is a publically available form, and when I go to update the security level I'm prompted for the password (which I have no idea what it is).   Can anyone offer a suggestion to get around this?  thanks.

[Bernd Alheit]

Ask the creator of the form for the password.

[Test Screen Name]

Yes, ask for the password as part of obtaining copyright permission for your derivative work. Making something publicly available doesn't give away your legal rights.