Can I go to an Apple store to unlock my iPad?

They can. If you do not have a backup, you will lose your data as it is required to restore your iPad to get out of the disable lock. If you disabled your own purchased iPad, then Apple Stores maybe able to help you, provided you can provided proof, like a sales receipt, that you are this iPad’s original owner.

How do I reset my iPad if its locked?

Hold the Home button while you connect your iPad to your computer. Keep holding the Home button until the Recovery Mode screen appears. In iTunes, click the Restore button. Your iPad will be reset to factory settings.

Can the Apple Store unlock the device without the Apple ID?

But thanks for your clarification :). The Apple Store can’t unlock the device period. The person would need to contact Apple Support and submit the requires documents to Apple. Once that is done Apple would contact the person for further information then remove the Apple ID from the device. THATS THE ONLY WAY

Do I need an Apple ID to set up the device?

You can skip that section of the setup and your dad can enter his Apple ID and password ince he gets the device. The Apple ID is not required in order to use the device. You will only need an Apple ID if you want to use iCloud or install apps. You can setup the device and use the native apps without an Apple ID.

Can an Apple Store refuse to unlock a stolen iPhone?

There is apparently no set policy (I asked at an Apple Store) and a store may simply refuse, particularly if they are not satisfied you have proven ownership by provenance. If you are the original owner and you still have the receipt/invoice, you can go to an Apple Store and show that document. They will unlock it for you.

What happens if you inherit an Apple device?

In the case of an inherited device, Apple requires a death certificate, proof that you are a legal heir and proof of purchase, though stores do differ on their policies. Unless, you can prove otherwise, the device you have still belongs to the original owner and they are the only ones who can unlock the device.