N.J. Stat. § 40:56-45
When any award made under sections 40:56-43 to 40:56-47 of this Title is confirmed by the governing body the amount thereof, less deductions for assessments, as ascertained in section 40:56-44 of this Title shall promptly after such confirmation be tendered to the person or persons entitled thereto before the commencement of the work. If it is uncertain who is entitled thereto, or if the municipality is unable to tender any such award by reason of the incapacity or absence of any person entitled thereto, or otherwise, or if any person or persons refuse to accept or receive such award it may, with leave of the Superior Court, be paid into said court and shall be distributed to the persons entitled thereto according to law.
N.J.S. § 40:56-45