Were the AP exams offered, you just didn’t take them? Yes, you’ll need AP exams-with scores of 3 or better (depending on the college, some require 4 or 5) in order to get credit. Without AP exam, there’s no way to prove you mastered the material.
Wait, you graduated high school in 2019? That would make you a college senior. All incoming college advisors ask for AP and/or DC paperwork/transcripts when you register.